St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK10 9PH · Milton Keynes · primary school
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28th of 58 primary schools in Milton Keynes we can score, 90 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 — 5.6/10 against 4,166 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 41% | 1.68 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.12 |
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, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Junior Park Rangers and Spirits of St Bernadette clubs, attend a Year 6 trip to Gulliver's, and use the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 do the Junior Park Rangers and Spirits of St Bernadette clubs involve? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils before their trip?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud to belong to this “highly inclusive, happy school” where relationships are “warm and supportive.” Leaders have secured “much improvement” since the previous inspection, establishing a curriculum shaped around themes that help pupils connect with the world. The school provides a good quality of education, underpinned by a strong moral purpose and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils behave “exceptionally well,” are “kind and respectful,” and feel “safe and very well cared for.”
- Personal development is of “exceptional quality,” with Christian values such as service and compassion acting as “golden threads” that knit the community together.
- Teachers are “skilled at explaining new concepts” and use discussions to check understanding, helping pupils to “learn well.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully included,” with additional needs accurately identified and support swiftly provided.
- Governors bring “considerable expertise” and ensure safeguarding and well-being are “always under the spotlight.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address inconsistencies in reading provision where books for pupils behind in reading are “not well matched to their reading abilities,” limiting phonics practice.
- In some foundation subjects like geography and history, leaders have not yet “identified or sequenced content well enough,” hindering pupils’ ability to build on previous learning.
- The English writing curriculum lacks “clarity and precision” in identifying component knowledge, risking important content being overlooked.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with robust recruitment processes and staff who are “trained well” to identify and support pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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