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Bernards Heath Junior School

St Albans, AL3 5HPPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#704 of 13,686 nationally

About Bernards Heath Junior School

Bernards Heath Junior School in St Albans is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it’s running very close to full. With 352 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is clearly a popular choice in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.5%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school’s religious character is listed as ‘Does not apply’, so there’s no faith-based admissions criteria. While the data doesn’t include specific oversubscription figures, the near-capacity roll combined with the school’s strong local reputation implies that securing a place is competitive. For context, Bernards Heath sits in Hertfordshire, a local authority with 401 primary schools, 45 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWatson Avenue, St Albans, St Albans, AL3 5HP
HeadteacherHayley Gilbert
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils352
Free School Meals (FSM)8.5%
School Capacity352 / 360 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballGymnasticsRoundersSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bernards Heath Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.