The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 210
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Peter Lynch (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Tile Barn Close, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Farm Community School
Secondary · 353m away
Samuel Cody School
Special school · 372m away
Cherrywood Community Primary School
Primary · 420m away
Manor Infant School
Primary · 866m away
Manor Junior School
Primary · 866m away
Grange Community Junior School
Primary · 906m away
Cove Junior School
Primary · 934m away
Farnborough Hill
Independent · 937m 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 February 2024. 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 210 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 Farnborough, GU14 8LS, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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