St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Gladstone Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 148th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2013, report published 27 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils are happy to attend St Bernadette Catholic Primary School. They enjoy learning in the school's warm, caring environment. All year groups play well together and are considerate towards one another. Pupils believe that everyone is treated equally and welcomed. This means pupils flourish in the school's inclusive environment. Pupils behave well. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. They use consistent routines and procedures to support pupils to behave well. Pupils build trusted relationships with staff. They are confident that they can talk to an adult about any worries they have. They feel safe at school. Pupils say that bullying is very rare. They are confident staff will sort problems out quickly if they happen. Leaders recognise pupil voice as important. The chaplaincy team and school council are a daily part of the life of the school. Pupils' attitudes reflect the school's well-established values of respect, tolerance and care for one another. Parents and pupils are positive about the school. Many describe its family-like atmosphere. Parents appreciate the support and commitment school leaders provide for their children.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teachers do not use assessment precisely enough to plan pupils' next steps in learning. As a result, pupils do not develop the depth of knowledge they have in other subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessment information with precision, so that pupils know and remember more in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
268 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Court E-ACT Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Oasis Academy New Oak | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Whitchurch Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Bridge Farm Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Barbara Lee
- Phone
- 01173772373
- Address
- Gladstone Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9LP
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 109254
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.