Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 154 Sandridge Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 4AP |
| Reference Number | 117135 |
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, ensuring a supportive environment where pupils can engage in learning activities safely. The school promotes independence and good behavior among its pupils, establishing a strong sense of community. The nurturing atmosphere is complemented by effective communication between home and school, which is reflected in positive feedback from parents and carers. Although the school faced challenges during the pandemic, it has effectively adapted to support students' emotional and academic needs, solidifying its reputation as a caring institution.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 291 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.77%
Girls: 52.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 45 | 88 |
| 2 | 41 | 46 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.8% |
| White, Other | 8.9% |
| White & Asian | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2022 | School inspection |
| 11 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 17 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are engaged and involved in activities throughout the school day.
- Strong specialist knowledge among teachers contributes to effective learning.
- Well-established expectations for conduct result in good behavior across the school.
- Strong connections between home and school support individual student needs.
- Pupils learn essential safety skills, including online safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Staff have less confidence in adapting the new phonics program to maximize support.
- Some curriculum plans lack clarity on key knowledge for pupils to revisit and practice.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bernards Heath Junior School
Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP |
0.24 miles |
|
Maple Primary School
Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SW |
0.45 miles |
|
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RL |
0.51 miles |
|
Alban City School
7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR |
0.58 miles |
|
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Etna Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5NL |
0.68 miles |
|
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School, Cecil Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5EG |
0.84 miles |
|
Muriel Green Nursery School
Church Crescent, St Albans, AL3 5JB |
0.85 miles |
|
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Royal Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LX |
0.85 miles |
|
Fleetville Junior School
228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LW |
0.86 miles |
|
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Downes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NT |
0.91 miles |
|
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Downes Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NT |
0.91 miles |
|
Margaret Wix Primary School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6EL |
0.94 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hazelmere Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RW |
1.02 miles |
|
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Chandlers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS |
1.09 miles |
|
St Peter's School
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1HL |
1.1 miles |
|
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Grove Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1DQ |
1.17 miles |
|
Oakwood Primary School
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA |
1.17 miles |
|
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Camp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5PG |
1.26 miles |
|
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ |
1.27 miles |
|
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ |
1.27 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY |
0.28 miles |
|
St Albans High School for Girls
|
0.39 miles |
|
Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ |
0.6 miles |
|
Verulam School
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR |
0.61 miles |
|
Batchwood School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP |
0.64 miles |
|
St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB |
0.65 miles |
|
St Albans Independent College
69 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LN |
0.91 miles |
|
Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX |
1.03 miles |
|
St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
1.08 miles |
|
Townsend Church of England School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR |
1.11 miles |
|
Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB |
1.25 miles |
|
St Columba's College
King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AW |
1.61 miles |
|
Samuel Ryder Academy
Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR |
1.7 miles |
|
Oaklands College
Oaklands Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA |
1.7 miles |
|
The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA |
1.86 miles |
|
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT |
1.88 miles |
|
Watling View School
Watling View, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2NU |
1.93 miles |
|
Katherine Warington School
Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH |
4.25 miles |
|
Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9HW |
4.29 miles |
|
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL |
4.29 miles |