St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
99%
Capacity
313
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 313 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Fallon, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7165th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 36 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
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, Wallsend include Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is one of the options available in the North East 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 | Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 9JW |
| Headteacher | Laura Fallon |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 313 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 313 / 315 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7165th of 13,686
Nationally
382nd of 677
In North East
24th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend
North Tyneside, NE28 9JW
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