The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
61%
-1.0pp 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)
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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 35.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Le Feuvre (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sherbourne Road, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside, CH65 5EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWolverham Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 428m away
The Oaks Community Primary School
Primary · 505m away
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Whitby Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School take?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School is in Ellesmere Port, CH65 5EW, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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