St Walburga's Catholic Primary School
URN: 107346 • Shipley BD18 4RL
Overview
- Name
- St Walburga's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 107346
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Snelling (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Victoria Park, Shipley BD18 4RL
Summary
      St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, located in Shipley, Bradford, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 236 students. The school is committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education, fostering a nurturing environment where each child is valued as a unique individual. Guided by Christian values, the school emphasizes the importance of community, compassion, and personal development, encouraging students to grow in their relationship with God and to positively influence those around them.
The curriculum at St Walburga's is designed to promote a lifelong love of learning, with a focus on developing independent and resilient learners. The school prioritizes the mental health and well-being of its students, ensuring they feel safe and supported in their educational journey. Staff members serve as role models of Catholic values, and there is a strong emphasis on inclusivity and respect for diversity.
St Walburga's actively engages with the local parish and wider community, fostering strong relationships with families and encouraging parental involvement in school life. The school aims to prepare children for a diverse society, instilling a sense of responsibility and outstanding behaviour while celebrating each child's unique gifts and talents.
      The curriculum at St Walburga's is designed to promote a lifelong love of learning, with a focus on developing independent and resilient learners. The school prioritizes the mental health and well-being of its students, ensuring they feel safe and supported in their educational journey. Staff members serve as role models of Catholic values, and there is a strong emphasis on inclusivity and respect for diversity.
St Walburga's actively engages with the local parish and wider community, fostering strong relationships with families and encouraging parental involvement in school life. The school aims to prepare children for a diverse society, instilling a sense of responsibility and outstanding behaviour while celebrating each child's unique gifts and talents.
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Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 236 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 236 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 236 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 
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