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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Shipley, Bradford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 227 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

227

Pupils

236

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is managed by Bradford and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Victoria Park, Shipley, BD18 4RL
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
12.4% of pupils
DfE URN
142947

Other Primary Schools in Shipley

If St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shipley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Is St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bradford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Shipley, Bradford, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.