The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Donna Shoulder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bowerham Road, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStepping Stones School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Moorside Primary School
Primary · Very close
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 616m away
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 919m away
Jamea Al Kauthar
Independent · 994m away
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 1.6km away
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's Ofsted rating?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster take?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is in Lancaster, LA1 4HT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster have a sixth form?
No, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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