St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Abingdon Avenue, Manchester, Bury, M45 8PT |
| Headteacher | David Proctor |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 334 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.9% |
| School Capacity | 334 / 315 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Abingdon Avenue, Manchester
Bury, M45 8PT
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