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St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Sherbourne Road, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside, CH65 5EW, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.1 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
215
Capacity
240
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in 61% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% expressing happiness with the school, although there is room for improvement as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11 within the community.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
Behaviour is good
75%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other9.3%
Black African5.1%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.27157, -2.88963 · CH65 5EW
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN140896
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stbernardsrc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2020.
Is St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School a good school?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School scores 80.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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