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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Walsall, WS8 6HXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#10,882
of 13,686 nationally

About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in Walsall is a small school with a big community feel, currently home to 121 pupils against a capacity of 210. That leaves plenty of room, yet the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 14 applications for just 5 available places, with 4 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 2.8 tells you local families are keen to get in. The school serves a notably diverse intake — 46.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average and a strong signal of the community it supports. As a Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, it also offers nursery provision, meaning children can start their education here from the earliest years. Headteacher Alex Turner leads a school that, despite its modest size, offers a full primary journey through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressNarrow Lane, Walsall, Walsall, WS8 6HX
HeadteacherAlex Turner
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils121
Free School Meals (FSM)46.3%
School Capacity121 / 210 (58% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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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, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomGymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingChessGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stbernadette.walsall.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.