St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Bowerham Road, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, LA1 4HT |
| School Website | www.st-bernadettes.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 152463934 |
| URN | 119584 |
School Census
| Total | 211 |
| Girls/Boys | 102/109 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 20 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2024 | Outstanding |
| 23/02/2012 | Outstanding |
| 06/12/2006 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 23/02/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.3 |
| Writing Progress | 3.8 |
| Maths Progress | 2.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 110 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 111 |
| Reading Progress | 3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 3.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 96 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 113 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 104 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 12% |
| no | 88% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Moorside Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bowerham Road, , LA1 4HT
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Scotforth Road, , LA1 4SE
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bowerham Road, Bowerham, LA1 4BS