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Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy
Walsingham Way, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1NL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.2 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary academy excels in academic performance, achieving 83% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 77.2, which indicates it outperforms 77% of schools in the area. However, only 13% of students reached the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2018Older 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.5%
White Other7.1%
Mixed Other5.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
White Irish3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Black Other1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Black African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.71934, -0.29979 · AL2 1NL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN150621
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2018.
Is Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy a good school?
Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy scores 77.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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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