St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Farnborough, GU14 8LS · Hampshire · primary school
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242nd of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School are described as eager, confident, and proud of their diverse community. The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with an “ambitious, well-ordered curriculum” that effectively supports all learners, including those with special educational needs. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, reflecting strong leadership and a calm, orderly environment.
Strengths
- Pupils “bubble with excitement” about their school and engage eagerly in learning, demonstrating high standards of behaviour and respect.
- The curriculum is well-designed and connects securely from early years, with teachers delivering it “confidently and effectively.”
- Reading is a clear priority; staff use a systematic approach to ensure pupils become “confident, proficient and engaged readers” quickly.
- Teachers in core subjects like English and mathematics make regular checks to identify and close knowledge gaps, ensuring pupils attain well.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and governors are skilled in evaluating school performance to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as computing, teachers do not systematically check what pupils know and remember, preventing them from achieving as well as they could.
- The behaviour policy is not always implemented consistently by staff, which can make it harder for pupils to understand and meet high expectations.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
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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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