St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bristol, BS14 9LP · Bristol, City of · primary school
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67th of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 268 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm, caring environment" where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights a strong, inclusive culture underpinned by clear values, with effective leadership and a curriculum that supports most pupils well, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning in an inclusive setting where they "flourish" and behave well, supported by consistent routines and trusted relationships with staff.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring staff are well trained in phonics; pupils quickly gain the knowledge needed to become "successful readers" with matched books.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well sequenced in most subjects, with teachers focusing on vocabulary and language to help pupils learn effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included and receive effective, expert-informed support that leaders routinely check.
- Governors are well informed and challenge leaders effectively, while staff benefit from a culture of "mutual respect and trust" and support for well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teachers do not use assessment precisely enough to plan next steps, meaning pupils do not develop the depth of knowledge seen in other areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff recruited safely, trained regularly, and vigilant in identifying risks to secure timely support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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