The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 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
- 334
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Proctor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Abingdon Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 8PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 410m away
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Primary · 532m away
Unsworth Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Ribble Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brookhaven School
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 334 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Manchester, M45 8PT, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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