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

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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Shipley, BD18 4RL

227 Pupils

236 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

12.40% FSM %

117 Boys

110 Girls

About St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 227 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Fearnley.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bradford or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bradford
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Bradford
Parliamentary Constituency	Shipley
Ward	Shipley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-11-2016
UKPRN	10057169
URN	142947
Data Last Updated	26-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Kath Spillane	Chair of Local Governing Body	11/09/2024	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Wardah Ali	Local Governor	07/05/2024	20/07/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Carol Armitage	Local Governor	04/02/2026	03/02/2030	Elected by parents
Mr Nick Connor	Local Governor	28/09/2024	27/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Fearnley	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Fiona Hahn	Local Governor	19/09/2017	19/09/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Fiona Hahn	Local Governor	20/09/2025	20/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Maud Halstead	Local Governor	04/02/2026	03/02/2030	Elected by parents
Mrs Barbara Kelly	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Charlene Spratt	Local Governor	23/11/2021	22/11/2025	Elected by parents
Father Keiron Walker	Local Governor	01/09/2015	31/08/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Ashley Wilkinson	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Wycliffe CofE Primary School

0.53 km • Shipley

Other

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy

0.56 km • Shipley

Other

Shipley College

0.58 km • Leeds

Other

Saltaire Primary School

0.61 km • Shipley

Other

Hirst Wood Nursery School

0.67 km • Shipley

Other

Shipley CofE Primary School

0.78 km • Shipley

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Shipley, Bradford.

How many pupils does St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have?

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has 227 pupils, with a capacity of 236.

What is the age range at St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is Mrs Elizabeth Fearnley.

Where is St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Victoria Park, Shipley, BD18 4RL, in the Bradford local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

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

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Elizabeth Fearnley

Victoria Park, Shipley, BD18 4RL

01274531102

wal.bcwcat.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 142947

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026