St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Tile Barn Close, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 8LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Farnborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 8th of 11 primary schools in Farnborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 February 2024, report published 26 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 February 2024
Pupils bubble with excitement when talking about their school. They engage eagerly and confidently in conversations. They know that their views are important and that staff listen to them. Pupils are proud of the rich diversity of the school community, which is celebrated and valued. Mostly, pupils are polite, respectful and understanding of the needs of others. Pupils move sensibly around the school. They hold doors open and greet people with a cheery 'good morning'. Routines that help the school to be a calm and orderly environment are quickly established in Reception. Pupils are keen to do well. Most listen to their teachers attentively and share their opinions and knowledge enthusiastically. The school's expectations of learning and behaviour are high, and pupils strive to meet them. Occasionally, however, a few pupils can behave less well. Pupils learn how to stay safe and healthy. They have strong knowledge about how to stay safe online. A wide range of clubs including choir, Latin and 'young engineers' helps to expand pupils' interests and nurture their talents. Pupils are proud of their contributions to the wider life of the school, taking on roles such as lunchtime monitors, school councillors and house captains. They discharge their responsibilities diligently and thoughtfully.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not systematically check what pupils know and remember. This makes it hard to identify gaps and to match learning to pupils' needs. The school should continue to support staff in checking pupils learning so that they can adapt and build on pupils' prior knowledge effectively.
- Occasionally, the behaviour policy is not implemented consistently by staff when pupils' behaviour falls below the school's high expectations. This makes it harder for pupils to understand and meet expectations. The school should continue to provide all staff with the support they need to understand and implement the policy so that high standards of behaviour are consistent across the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrywood Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Manor Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Manor Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Grange Community Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Cove Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Lynch
- Phone
- 01252548123
- Address
- Tile Barn Close, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 8LS
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116391
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.