St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School.

Walsall, WS86HX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
30 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
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
Narrow Lane
Brownhills
Walsall, WS86HX
Phone
1543452921
Website
stbernadette.walsall.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147163
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Narrow Lane, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6HX
Website
www.stbernadette.walsall.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
148
Free School Meals
39.2% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 107.0
2024 102.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
148 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Curious and Active Intentional and Prophetic Grateful and Generous Attentive and Discerning Compassionate and Loving Faith-filled and Hopeful

St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school under the authority of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham and Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council/Walsall Children’s Services.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Mr. Alex Turner emphasising a caring Catholic community, high expectations, and pastoral support.

Facilities

two playing fields forest school area

Curriculum Highlights

The seven areas of learning are Prime areas of learning: Communication and language; Physical development; Personal, social and emotional development; Specific areas of learning: Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the world; Expressive arts and design. The framework also details the characteristics of effective learning: By playing and exploring; Through active learning; By creating and thinking critically.

Admissions Criteria

Priority for admission is given to baptised Catholics.

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