St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
URN: 113898 • Bournemouth BH9 3BY
Overview
- Name
- St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 113898
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Veronica Woodward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202528811
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Bournemouth BH9 3BY
Summary
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Bournemouth, serving a mixed-gender population of 420 pupils. Established in the 1870s and relocated to its current site in 1929, the school has a long-standing tradition of fostering a supportive and inclusive community. The school prioritises academic achievement alongside the development of well-rounded, caring individuals who can contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at St. Walburga's is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to instill a sense of social justice and personal responsibility in its students. The school encourages respect, friendship, and support among all members of its community, viewing each child as a unique individual created in the image of God. Regular prayer and reflection are integral to school life, with opportunities for students to engage in liturgies and Masses led by local clergy.
St. Walburga's actively collaborates with parents, recognising them as the primary educators in their children's faith journey. The school is committed to ensuring that every child achieves their best academically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, fostering a strong sense of belonging within its 'School Family'.
The curriculum at St. Walburga's is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to instill a sense of social justice and personal responsibility in its students. The school encourages respect, friendship, and support among all members of its community, viewing each child as a unique individual created in the image of God. Regular prayer and reflection are integral to school life, with opportunities for students to engage in liturgies and Masses led by local clergy.
St. Walburga's actively collaborates with parents, recognising them as the primary educators in their children's faith journey. The school is committed to ensuring that every child achieves their best academically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, fostering a strong sense of belonging within its 'School Family'.
Useful links
- Meet The Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Prayer Calendars (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Newsletter 5, Friday 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 6, Friday 10th October 2025 (download)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen's Park Academy (74.4)
- Avonwood Primary School (73.9)
- Stourfield Junior School (72.7)
- Pokesdown Community Primary School (70.2)
- Stourfield Infant School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 420
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 210
- FSM %
- 8.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | 210 | 210 | 420 | 8.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 417 | 199 | 218 | 420 | 8.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | 192 | 228 | 420 | 3.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 420 | 192 | 228 | 420 | 3.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 419 | 194 | 225 | 420 | 2.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 450 | 218 | 232 | 420 | 2.20 |
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