St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Address | Narrow Lane, WS8 6HX |
| School Website | www.stbernadette.walsall.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1543452921 |
| URN | 147163 |
School Census
| Total | 156 |
| Girls/Boys | 86/70 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 55.1%/44.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 67 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Good |
| 15/06/2021 | Good |
| 23/01/2018 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/06/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.6 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 4.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 14 |
| As First Preference | 5 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 55% |
| no | 45% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St James Primary School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Great Charles Street, , WS8 6AE
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Deakin Avenue, , WS8 7QG
Watling Street Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Watling Street, , WS8 7LW
Millfield Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Catshill Road, , WS8 6BN