St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
Wallsend, NE28 9JW · North Tyneside · primary school
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17th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 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 4,203 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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, Wallsend overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. 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, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Minnie Vinnies, Eco Club, Sew and Tell, and Chatterbooks. Sports cover football, athletics, boxing, and dance, while the choir provides musical opportunities. Trips visit local sites such as Tynemouth beach, Vindolanda, and Holy Island.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs and trips scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
Overview
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive culture where pupils feel welcome and proud. The report highlights a strong sense of togetherness, with staff going ‘above and beyond’ to support children, resulting in happy, safe, and thriving pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy and feel safe’, displaying polite and respectful behaviour in ‘calm and purposeful’ classrooms.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with a ‘strong focus on developing vocabulary’ and a ‘well-established phonics programme’ that raises reading standards.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils ‘achieve well’, benefiting from timely support and early intervention.
- The school offers a ‘rich and varied range of after-school clubs’ and leadership roles, fostering broad life experiences and aspirations.
- Staff feel ‘very well supported by leaders’, with strategies in place to manage workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the new curriculum has not yet fully embedded, leading to inconsistencies in how information is presented; the school must ensure consistent implementation so pupils develop ‘secure and detailed knowledge over time’.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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