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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Victoria Park, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4RL, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.9 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 80% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the local area. It ranks in the top 13% nationally for expected outcomes, and 90% of parents express satisfaction with their experience. However, only 23% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
School keeps me informed
84%
School has high expectations
80%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
68%
Good range of extra-curricular
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.7%
Asian Pakistani11.5%
White Other9.3%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Indian1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.83188, -1.78974 · BD18 4RL
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142947
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewal.bcwcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2012.
Is St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores 83.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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, A Voluntary Academy?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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