St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Harrow
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Harrow, part of All Saints' Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 28 schools in Harrow with published results, and 814th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Harrow (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 85% in Harrow and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 93% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 62 families put St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 157 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School are Glebe Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 70% reading, 81% maths); Kenmore Park Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 82% maths); Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good); and Uxendon Manor Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 92% reading, 94% maths).
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Glebe Primary SchoolKenmore Park Junior SchoolKenmore Park Infant and Nursery SchoolUxendon Manor Primary School
The trust
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is one of 7 schools run by All Saints' Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
163 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 58.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (19%), White British (17%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 51 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 13 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Queensbury Underground Station, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shrewsbury Avenue (->e), 320 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School are Claremont High School (0.3 miles), Kingsbury High School (0.7 miles), JFS (0.7 miles) and St Gregory's Catholic Science College (0.7 miles).
Claremont High SchoolKingsbury High SchoolJFSSt Gregory's Catholic Science College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Bernadette's creates a warm, welcoming environment where children develop excellent behaviour and a real love of learning. The school goes beyond basic teaching - through carefully chosen books and interesting key questions, pupils explore complex ideas like emotions, conflict and caring for the environment. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and create engaging activities (like a museum display) that help pupils think deeply and make real connections to what they learn.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils take responsibility for their conduct and help each other meet high expectations
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with strong connections between subjects and real-world learning
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, who achieve very well
- Strong phonics teaching and reading support - pupils quickly learn to blend sounds and catch up when struggling
- Caring, inclusive community where families feel supported through workshops, resources and regular contact
Areas for Improvement
- Early years activities sometimes lack clear learning outcomes, making it harder for staff to provide targeted support
- Need to ensure activities in early years are more tightly aligned to the school's broader curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, dance lessons (street dance and Irish dancing), daily mile, book club, visiting authors, sports leaders programme, wellness ambassadors, breakfast club, after-school club, trips including international travel
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a kind and nurturing school where pupils grow into caring, considerate individuals with exceptional behaviour and highly motivated learning. The school has an ambitious curriculum that links learning from early years through Year 6, with strong teaching and excellent progress across all areas.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
163 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 86% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Glebe HA3570m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Kingsbury Study Centre600m away · Not yet graded
- LSC Stanmore750m away · Not yet graded
- Fun Fest Uxendon810m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Harrow's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is in Harrow; for families living there:
Apply to Harrow for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 34 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
406 pupils
420 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harrow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrow
Across Harrow council
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,650
Got 1st preference
86.6%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Harrow council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
448
Total Pupils
207
Boys
241
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,335
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,371
Per pupil
£2340k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
5.0%
Persistent absence
359
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Harrow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has around 448 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Harrow's coordinated admissions process, naming St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: Junior Adventures Group @ Glebe HA3 (570m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon Kingsbury Study Centre (600m away, registered, not yet graded) and LSC Stanmore (750m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 34 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is at Clifton Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9NS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)