St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy

A good academy converter school in North Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy.

Scunthorpe, DN162LW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Anne's Crescent
Ashby
Scunthorpe, DN162LW
Phone
1724842382
Website
stbernadettesacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138016
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Anne's Crescent, Ashby, Scunthorpe, DN16 2LW
Website
www.stbernadettesacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Nottingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
318
Free School Meals
21.4% (68 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.0 (5.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
318 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Love Virtue and Goodness Prayer and Service Radiance Joy Wonder Excellence

Strong Catholic ethos centered on love of God and love of neighbour.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from St. Bernadette’s. The academy offers a rich, wholesome education for 3–11 year olds, emphasizing a joyful, ambitious, well-rounded curriculum with challenge, rigour, creativity, and high academic standards, all within a Catholic ethos centred on love of God and neighbour.

Admissions Criteria

Admission Authority is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and admissions are coordinated by the relevant Local Authority (North Lincolnshire Council). For 2026-2027, Reception is for children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. Applications require the Local Authority Common Application Form and, if applying on faith grounds, a Supplementary Information Form. The closing date for Reception 2026-2027 is 15 January 2026. If no places are available, applicants are added to the waiting list. Outcomes are communicated within about 10–15 school days. Applicants have the right to appeal if unsuccessful. For questions, contact the school.

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