The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 21% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
21%
-41.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 59.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Claire Breeze (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burnage Lane, Manchester, M19 1DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnage Academy for Boys
Secondary · Very close
Tithe Barn Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heaton School
Special school · 1.1km away
Priestnall School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Moor House Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
Covenant Christian School
Independent · 1.5km away
Freshfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester's Ofsted rating?
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester?
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester take?
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester?
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester is in Manchester, M19 1DR, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester have a sixth form?
No, St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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