St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
90%
Capacity
215
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 238 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Jones, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7549th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 67 in Stockport.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 28 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Gymnastics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Foliage Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK5 8AR |
| Headteacher | S Jones |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.5% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 238 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7549th of 13,686
Nationally
1072nd of 2,065
In North West
35th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Foliage Road, Stockport
Stockport, SK5 8AR
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