The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
6% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Roy Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Victoria Park Avenue, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLea Community Primary School
Primary · 549m away
Royal Cross Primary School for the Deaf
Special school · 812m away
Royal Cross Primary School
Special school · 812m away
Trax Academy
Independent · 866m away
Ashton Community Science College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town
Primary · 1.8km away
Cottam Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston take?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston is in Preston, PR2 1RP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston have a sixth form?
No, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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