St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
602
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 602 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Finnegan, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6138th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 110th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 70 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hobmoor Road, St Bernadettes, Birmingham, Birmingham, B25 8QL |
| Headteacher | Emma Finnegan |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 602 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.7% |
| School Capacity | 602 / 630 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6138th of 13,686
Nationally
602nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
110th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
65%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
129
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hobmoor Road, St Bernadettes, Birmingham
Birmingham, B25 8QL
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