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St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Bury, M45 8PTPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

106%

Capacity

334

Pupils

1.6x

Demand

About St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 334 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Proctor, it falls under Bury local authority.

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 45 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressAbingdon Avenue, Manchester, Bury, M45 8PT
HeadteacherDavid Proctor
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils334
Free School Meals (FSM)3.9%
School Capacity334 / 315 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2020
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryFootballDanceNetballGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

45

Applications

71

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

45 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01617666098www.stbernadetteswhitefield.stoccat.org.uk

Abingdon Avenue, Manchester

Bury, M45 8PT

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Abingdon Avenue, Manchester

Bury, M45 8PT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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