St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
104%
Capacity
261
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 261 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 250 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Barbara Lee, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8745th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 47 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gladstone Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS14 9LP |
| Headteacher | Barbara Lee |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 261 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 261 / 250 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8745th of 13,686
Nationally
843rd of 1,469
In South West
44th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gladstone Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS14 9LP
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