St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Shipley, BD18 4RL · Bradford · primary school
13th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 4,352 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils participate in a School Council, swimming, and art competitions, including the CSP Christmas Card and Trust art exhibition. They also attend Forest School trips. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in. The school has 227 pupils in a capacity of 236 places, leaving 9 spare spots. With such limited availability, places are likely to be competitive for new applicants.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day? What specific support is offered to the 23.0% of pupils who reach the higher standard to extend their learning? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the core curriculum for reading and maths?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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