St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
104%
Capacity
234
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 226 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston "Good", the school is led by headteacher Roy Turner, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6922nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 45 in Preston.
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Football, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 | Catholic |
| Address | Victoria Park Avenue, Preston, Preston, PR2 1RP |
| Headteacher | Roy Turner |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 226 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2017Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6922nd of 13,686
Nationally
998th of 2,065
In North West
20th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
63%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
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Contact Information
Victoria Park Avenue, Preston
Preston, PR2 1RP
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