The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Jordan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Shirehampton, BRISTOL, BS11 9TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShirehampton Primary School
Primary · 471m away
Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Secondary · 475m away
Nova Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Long Cross
Primary · 1.2km away
Bluebell Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Bristol Gateway School
Special school · 1.5km away
North Star 240�
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernard's Catholic Primary School take?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is in BRISTOL, BS11 9TU, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernard's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bernard'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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