St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
94%
Capacity
450
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Harrow community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 450 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 478 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher David O'Farrell, it falls under Harrow local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 813th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 38 in Harrow.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 164 applications for 60 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (163 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Book Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harrow, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | Clifton Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 9NS |
| Headteacher | David O'Farrell |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Number of Pupils | 450 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 450 / 478 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
813th of 13,686
Nationally
210th of 1,592
In London
7th of 38
In Harrow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
84%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
163 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
164
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Clifton Road, Harrow
Harrow, HA3 9NS
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