ST WALBURGA'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Dorset, Bournemouth

Education Centre Information: St Walburga's Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Bournemouth
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Portsmouth (rc)
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 421
Number of boys: 236
Number of girls: 185
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Walburga's School is a two-form entry Catholic voluntary aided primary school situated in the area of Moordown in Bournemouth. There has been a St Walburga's Catholic School in Bournemouth since 1877, initially for children of both primary and secondary age. In 1929 the school moved to new premises in Malvern Road. With the opening of a new Catholic secondary school in 1962 St Walburga's was reborn as a primary school. The school buildings currently consist of 14 classrooms, an assembly hall/gym, two information technology suites, junior and infant libraries, special needs base and music room together with offices and staff room. The school has two playgrounds, one for the infants and one for the juniors. In the grounds there is also a butterfly garden, a wildlife area and a pond. At present there are six classes for infants and eight for juniors. Classes are grouped according to age and are of mixed ability. The school organises a variety of extra-curricular activities for the older children. These include football training, tennis, netball training, cricket, rounders, green club, art club, hand chimes, choir and internet club. The school aims to foster a spirit of true Christianity throughout the school in the children's behaviour towards each other, their care of the environment and in the use of their time and talents.