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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Wigan, WN6 8BDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#8,172
of 13,686 nationally

About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in Wigan is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 191 children against a capacity of 210. That leaves a small amount of headroom, but the school is clearly popular: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 60 applications for just 26 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.31. All 26 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, so getting in as a first choice is possible but competitive. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.2 per cent, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools and suggests a reasonably mixed socioeconomic intake. As a Roman Catholic school, it will draw families from the local Catholic community, though the school's admission policy will determine how places are allocated beyond the faith criterion. The headteacher is Helen Crowder, and the school also offers nursery provision for younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressChurch Lane, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 8BD
HeadteacherHelen Crowder
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils191
Free School Meals (FSM)15.2%
School Capacity191 / 210 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersDanceCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubGardeningBook ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: saintbernadettes.wigan.sch.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 "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.