Is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 22nd of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend?

Applications for Reception places at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend

Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, NE28 9JW

Local ranking22nd of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 41

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 313
Boys: 184 (56%)
Girls: 146 (44%)
Capacity: 315 (105% full)
SEND: 15.0%
FSM Eligible: 17.1%
EAL: 5.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 13.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,816/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.9%
Black African: 2.9%
White Other: 2.6%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Asian Chinese: 1.0%
White Irish: 0.6%

84.6%

White British

2.9%

Mixed White & Black African

2.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01913130491

office@st-bernadettesprimary.co.uk

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Rising Sun Cottages

Wallsend, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148815
UKPRN: 10089429
Establishment No.: 3319
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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