What did Ofsted judge St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has 420 pupils on roll.

What ages does St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School take?

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School located?

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is located in Bournemouth, BH9 3BY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How do I apply to St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School was 1.252 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.4% of pupils at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3)
3Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
4Children of Christian denominations — Children of Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 4)
5Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 5)
6Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child’s home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system (see note 8) In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

ADMISSION POLICY 2027-28 (the school's own arrangements, read 1 Oct 2026). Places split: none (single ordered list) Distance: Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child’s home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system (see note 8) Determined: not stated: the document is titled 'ADMISSION POLICY 2027-28' and does not use the word 'determined'; linked on the school site as "St Walburga's Admission Policy 2027-28 (applying for Reception September 2027)"

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has 420 pupils on roll.
What ages does St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School take?: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School located?: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is located in Bournemouth, BH9 3BY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
How do I apply to St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School was 1.252 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: When St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3); 3. Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child’s home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system (see note 8) In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.4% of pupils at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3)
3Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
4Children of Christian denominations — Children of Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 4)
5Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 5)
6Any other children — Any other children.

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has 420 pupils on roll.
What ages does St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School take?: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School located?: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is located in Bournemouth, BH9 3BY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
How do I apply to St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School was 1.252 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: When St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3); 3. Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child’s home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system (see note 8) In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.4% of pupils at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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