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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
420
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and outstanding performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school boasts an impressive 98% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 1% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school based on 129 responses. These strengths highlight a strong academic environment and supportive community, making it an appealing choice for families.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 98% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 45% | Top 0% UK |
Parent View (129 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.4%
White Other18.6%
Black African6.0%
Asian Indian5.5%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.74956, -1.86492 · BH9 3BY
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN113898
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2020.
Is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School scores 97.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 129 Ofsted Parent View responses, St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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