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Shipley, Bradford
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- Age 3-11
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a co-ed Roman Catholic primary school located in Shipley, Yorkshire and The Humber. With a caring ethos and high expectations for pupil achievement, the school offers tailored support for disadvantaged and special educational needs students. The leadership team has maintained good quality education, with strengthened teaching in priority areas such as mathematics. Music is highly valued, and subject leaders demonstrate high levels of expertise. However, there are some areas for improvement, such as ensuring consistent effectiveness in phonics teaching and improving basic writing skills. With an average student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and a diverse student population, St Walburga's provides a nurturing environment for independent, articulate, and enthusiastic learners.