St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
80%
Capacity
169
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 169 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Breeze, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13016th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 120th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 15 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester 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 | Burnage Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M19 1DR |
| Headteacher | Claire Breeze |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.8% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 210 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (34%)
13016th of 13,686
Nationally
1946th of 2,065
In North West
120th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
34%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
28%
'23/24
34%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Burnage Lane, Manchester
Manchester, M19 1DR
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