St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Roman Catholic
Address Cookgate
Nunthorpe
Middlesbrough
TS7 0PZ
Phone 01642310198
Reference Number 142369

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is performing well, with an overall effectiveness rated as good. The school has maintained this strong performance since its previous inspection in 2018, and it is noted for creating a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. With exemplary behavior and a high level of engagement in learning, pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum that emphasizes success for all, including those with special educational needs. Additionally, the school's enrichment programs foster community involvement and personal development, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for the students. Despite its strengths, there is a need to address some gaps in older pupils' mathematical vocabulary that affect their ability to understand and solve problems. Nevertheless, the leadership is dedicated to improving this aspect by prioritizing the development of subject-specific language in lessons. Overall, the school shows a commitment to continual improvement and high expectations for its students as it continues to adapt and respond to challenges, including the impacts of the pandemic.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 229
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 47.16%
Girls: 52.84%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 8.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 6.1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 25.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 15 13 28
2 15 13 28
3 13 18 31
4 12 18 30
5 13 18 31
6 16 12 28

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 89.5%
White, Other 2.2%
Mixed, Other 2.2%
White & Asian 1.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.9%
White & Black (African) 0.9%
Indian 0.4%
Unclassified 0.4%
African 0.4%
Asian, Other 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 12 Mar 2024
Date Report
12 Mar 2024 School inspection:
16 Oct 2018 Short inspection
10 Nov 2015 Academy conversion letter
03 Jul 2013 Full inspection:
Previously as St Bernadette's RC Primary School
03 Jul 2013 Full inspection:
01 Apr 2009 Full inspection:
01 Apr 2009 Full inspection:
23 May 2006 Full inspection:
23 May 2006 Full inspection:
11 Jul 2000 Full inspection
11 Jul 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils exhibit exemplary behavior and respect for one another.
  • The school has a strong emphasis on reading, leading to high levels of literacy achievement.
  • Teachers utilize high-quality resources and structured curriculum to reinforce learning.
  • Exceptional provision for personal development, including a variety of enrichment activities.
  • Strong leadership and management foster a collaborative team environment.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some older pupils lack familiarity with mathematical vocabulary, hindering problem-solving skills.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 4%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 103

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2
Writing 1.9
Maths -2.1

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 14 0
Third Preference 10 0
From another Local Authority 3 1

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