The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Sandra Lavelle-Murphy / Jodie Reilly (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Walsingham Way, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1NL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy?
Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy take?
Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy?
Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy is in St Albans, AL2 1NL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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