Bernards Heath Junior School

Details

Age Range 7-11 years
Gender Mixed
Type Maintained school, Community school
Religious Character Does not apply
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Address Watson Avenue, AL3 5HP
URN 117143

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School Census

Total 354
Girls/Boys 166/188
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.9%/53.1%
% pupils where English not first language 15.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 32
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start Date Ofsted Rating
05/12/2023 Good
03/12/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 05/12/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/12/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Primary Results

Primary Results 2023
Type Score
Pupils meeting the expected standard 79%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16%
Reading 108
Maths 108
Reading Progress 1.8
Writing Progress 1.0
Maths Progress 2.0
No Results Published for 2022 to 2020
Primary Results 2019
Type Score
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 19%
Reading 107
Maths 106
Reading Progress 1.8
Writing Progress 1.6
Maths Progress 0.1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 69%
agree 26%
disagree 3%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 73%
agree 22%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 50%
agree 43%
disagree 5%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 6%
agree 6%
disagree 5%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 3%
not applicable 81%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 44%
agree 47%
disagree 6%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 33%
agree 26%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 3%
don't know 3%
not applicable 31%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes 13%
no 88%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree 56%
agree 33%
disagree 6%
strongly disagree 0%
dont know 6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 48%
agree 38%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 54%
agree 38%
disagree 6%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 51%
agree 42%
disagree 3%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 64%
agree 33%
disagree 2%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 76%
agree 23%
disagree 1%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 57%
agree 33%
disagree 3%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 94%
no 6%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 64.9%
any other white background ethnic origin 6.2%
chinese ethnic origin 6.2%
white and asian ethnic origin 5.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 4.2%
indian ethnic origin 2.5%
bangladeshi ethnic origin 2.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin 1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 1.4%
african ethnic origin 1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin 0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin 0.8%
gypsy roma ethnic origin 0.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin 0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 62.1%
chinese ethnic origin 7.9%
any other white background ethnic origin 5.6%
white and asian ethnic origin 4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 3.7%
indian ethnic origin 3.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin 2.8%
white and black african ethnic origin 1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 1.7%
pakistani ethnic origin 1.4%
african ethnic origin 1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin 1.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin 0.8%