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St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Victoria Park Avenue, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1RP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.6 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
234
Capacity
226
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational standards, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths at the expected level, outperforming 67% of schools nationally. However, there are areas for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, though the LocaleIQ score suggests room for growth in community engagement and resources.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Location
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53.76573, -2.76747 · PR2 1RP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149312
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-bernards.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston rated by Ofsted?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2012.
Is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston a good school?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston scores 24.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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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