St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B25 8QL · Birmingham · primary school
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126th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 1,299 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Circus Club, Dance Club, and KS1 Football. The school offers a choir, one-to-one singing tuition, and music workshops, alongside an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 559 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 to bridge the gap between the 58.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "forward-looking and hard-working school community" where staff and pupils model values of "respect, kindness, resilience and unity". Leaders set high standards, ensuring pupils behave well and are eager to learn, while fostering a culture of mutual respect and care.
Strengths
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff acting as "experts in teaching reading" and providing effective support for those who fall behind.
- Leaders promote a "demanding curriculum" with ambitious objectives, particularly in mathematics, using strong subject knowledge to adapt resources.
- Staff well-being is prioritised through a "collegiate approach," including dedicated planning time, which benefits pupils through a common purpose.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including international visits and residential trips, enhancing their social and cultural development.
- Significant improvements have been made in identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders must define the essential knowledge in a small number of foundation subjects in greater detail to ensure teachers understand what pupils have previously learned.
- The curriculum for a small number of pupils with complex SEND needs requires further adaptation and expert delivery to fully meet their specific requirements.
- Early years staff need to check children’s learning more accurately to identify and address emerging gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who are alert to risks and make timely referrals to other agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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