The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 339
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Strong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Anne's Crescent, Ashby, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 2LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTle Independent School
Independent · 611m away
The Grange Primary School
Primary · 656m away
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 675m away
St Luke's Primary School
Special school · 699m away
Coritani Academy
Academy · 748m away
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Primary · 913m away
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Frederick Gough School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy currently has 339 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy take?
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is in Scunthorpe, DN16 2LW, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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