St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Walsall, WS8 6HX · Walsall · primary school
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46th of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 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 — 1.7/10 against 1,656 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “welcoming school” where pupils feel “happy and safe” within a “calm environment.” The report highlights that staff know pupils well, fostering respectful relationships and high expectations for learning. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education with strong personal development and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils “thrive” in a supportive atmosphere, demonstrating “kind” behaviour and taking responsibility through roles such as house captains.
- The curriculum is designed so that “knowledge builds progressively,” enabling most pupils to achieve well, with particular success in reading.
- Teachers possess “good subject knowledge” and use logical revisiting of content to help pupils retain information, such as in French.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “quickly identified” and receive appropriate support.
- Leaders actively monitor attendance and provide effective pastoral care, including opportunities for “quiet reflection” and understanding of different cultures.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must be more consistent in identifying and responding to pupils’ “mistakes and misunderstandings” to prevent limited progress in some subjects.
- Specific learning targets for pupils with SEND need to be more precise to ensure staff can effectively support their success.
- The school requires better oversight of safeguarding records to ensure staff have an “up-to-date picture” of potential risks.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective, but a minor improvement is needed” regarding the monitoring of record-keeping for child protection concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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