St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster, LA1 4HT · Lancashire · primary school
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14th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 — 9.0/10 against 4,060 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
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, Lancaster overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. 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 (9.0 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 close to the higher standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year? How does the wraparound care schedule align with typical parental working hours?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Overview
Pupils “flourish at this happy and friendly school” where their “attitudes to learning are exceptional.” The report describes a setting where children feel “safe and well cared for” and “relish coming to school,” supported by a curriculum that is “interesting, ambitious” and carefully structured to build knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour with “impeccable manners” and are “respectful to each other and adults.”
- Teachers possess “excellent subject knowledge” and “teach with flair and confidence,” addressing misconceptions “straight away.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is described as “phenomenal,” ensuring they work towards the same curriculum goals as their peers.
- Reading is “central to all elements of the curriculum,” with staff ensuring children learn phonics from Reception and most read fluently by key stage 2.
- The school provides an “exceptionally well designed” offer for personal development, helping pupils become “courageous and thoughtful citizens.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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