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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Stockport SK5 8AR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have raised aspirations for what pupils can achieve; current pupils achieve well.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced curriculum ensures pupils learn well across subjects; reading is prioritized.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum in some subjects, such as music and science, has only recently been improved.
Foundational Skills: Staff have strong subject knowledge and provide clear explanations but need to improve vocabulary teaching.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve attendance strategies to reduce persistent absence.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy reading and achieve well in this subject.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and support staff meet the needs of pupils with SEND very well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons, are kind to each other, and display good manners.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop into confident readers; maths is taught effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective SEND support with additional needs identified early.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND achieve well because teachers and support staff meet their needs very well.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils supported effectively; staff work with external professionals and parents.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said that bullying did not happen at their school; teachers deal with any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff work very well with external agencies to make sure that pupils receive the support they need.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School supports pupils' physical and mental health well.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a wide range of clubs for sports and music, including mindfulness and resilience clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including sports, art, and gardening clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say that leaders consider their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate teamwork and support in fulfilling their roles.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching leads to pupils achieving well.
Parent Feedback: Parents commend the school as a safe environment where children thrive.
Parental Involvement: School works well with parents, especially for supporting SEND pupils.
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About Us
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 216 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The teachings of Christ serve as the foundation for the curriculum and every facet of school life at St. Bernadette's, a catholic institution. The teachings and practises of the Roman Catholic Church are followed in religious instruction. To make our Catholic/Christian faith a meaningful experience, we must foster individual growth on the moral, spiritual, and intellectual levels. offer a challenging and pertinent curriculum that helps every student to realise their full potential. Fostering connections between families, parishes, and communities will help all individuals associated with our school to form a dedicated, active relationship. Encourage collaboration, support, and drive to provide everyone associated with our school the best chance for success. establish a positive, secure work atmosphere where everyone is treated with respect and trust and where their uniqueness is recognised. St. Bernadette's follows the "The Way, The Truth, and The Life" Catholic educational philosophy, just like many other Diocesan institutions. The pages of Our Faith contain details about "The Way, The Truth, and The Life."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 25.8 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 59.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 64.03% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.41% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 1 | 65.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 9.21% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 61.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.73% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
