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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Harrow, HA3 9NSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
84%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
72 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#813 of 13,686 nationally

About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in Harrow is a state primary for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 478 pupils and currently houses 450, so it is running very close to full. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school offered 60 places and received 164 total applications, making it oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 2.73 applicants per place. Of those, 72 families put it as their first preference, and all 60 first-preference offers were taken up, which signals strong local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. As a Roman Catholic school, its religious character will naturally shape its admissions criteria, and the school also offers nursery provision for children from age 3, giving families an early entry point into the community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressClifton Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 9NS
HeadteacherDavid O'Farrell
Local AuthorityHarrow
Number of Pupils450
Free School Meals (FSM)9.0%
School Capacity450 / 478 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingCricketFootballDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingBook ClubGardeningScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: st-bernadettes.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.