The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 602
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 46.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Miss Emma Finnegan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hobmoor Road, St Bernadettes, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Hobmoor
Primary · 520m away
Redhill Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Yardley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Benedict's Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
East Birmingham Network Academy
Free school · 1.3km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ark Victoria Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.5km away
Watermelon Independent Schools
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School currently has 602 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School take?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B25 8QL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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