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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Bowerham Road, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.4 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 79% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 15% nationally. The school's strong LocaleIQ score of 97.4 indicates it outperforms 97% of schools, reflecting a high level of satisfaction among parents. Overall, it presents a compelling choice for families seeking a quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 28% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.6%
White Other12.1%
Black African5.3%
Asian Indian4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
White Irish1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Location
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54.03329, -2.78545 · LA1 4HT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119584
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-bernadettes.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rated by Ofsted?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster a good school?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster scores 97.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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