St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Blackpool community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Woolfall, it falls under Blackpool local authority.
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 26 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackpool, St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY2 0AJ |
| Headteacher | Louise Woolfall |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.3% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 210 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Devonshire Road, Blackpool
Blackpool, FY2 0AJ
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