St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Harrow, HA3 9NS · Harrow · primary school
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8th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.3/10 against 3,899 of them, against 8.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 62% | 5.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
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, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
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 448 pupils against a stated capacity of 478. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily classroom routines and community engagement?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is a “kind and nurturing school” where pupils grow into “caring, considerate and inquisitive individuals.” The report highlights “exceptional” behaviour and a curriculum that ensures pupils “achieve exceptionally well” and are “well equipped for what comes next.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, taking responsibility for their conduct and helping each other meet high expectations.
- The school has “woven a bespoke curriculum” with clear learning journeys, using “interesting key questions” to ignite pupils’ spirits.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and are “highly skilled in designing activities that engage pupils in their learning.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and access a “full and rich curriculum,” achieving “very well.”
- Reading provision is exceptional, with “well-trained staff” delivering phonics with precision and providing “highly effective support” for those who struggle.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, activities are “not as tightly aligned to the school’s curriculum as they could be,” meaning children do not always secure the intended knowledge.
- There is sometimes a “lack of clarity about the intended learning outcomes of activities in the early years,” hindering staff’s ability to provide targeted support.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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