The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Fearnley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Victoria Park, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4RL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Shipley, BD18 4RL, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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