St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: Victoria Park
Town/City: Shipley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD18 4RL
Telephone Number: 01274 531102
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Fearnley
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 225 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.1%

Location and administration

URN: 142947
DfE Number: 380/3371
UKPRN: 10057169
UPRN: 200004702367
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Shipley (E14001472)
Electoral Ward: Shipley (E05016475)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 413936E, 437311N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 49' 57.04" N 1° 47' 22.54" W
Plus Code: 9C5WR6M6+25

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Carol Armitage - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Mr Nick Connor - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2028.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Fearnley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Hahn - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 September 2029.
  • Mrs Maud Halstead - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Mr David Hutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
  • Mrs Barbara Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Irekiptan Okukpon - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 May 2030.
  • Mrs Kath Spillane - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Charlene Spratt - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2025.
  • Father Keiron Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Ashley Wilkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.