St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

Clifton Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Harrow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. It ranks 7th of 38 primary schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 26 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

This is a kind and nurturing school. Pupils grow into caring, considerate and inquisitive individuals. There are strong, positive relationships between the school and the wider community. Families welcome the wide range of resources and workshops the school provides to support learning at home. They say they feel very fortunate to have their child at this school. Behaviour is exceptional. In lessons and around the school, pupils take responsibility for their conduct and help each other to meet the school's high expectations. Pupils are highly motivated and make excellent progress. This is because the school is ambitious that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), become confident, independent learners. Pupils and staff work together to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment. Pupils are safe here. Sports leaders help organise games for younger children, and 'wellness ambassadors' make sure that pupils feel happy and included in the playground. Pupils learn about the science of fitness and how to care for their bodies. They take part in the daily mile and look forward to the many sports clubs and dance lessons, including street dance and Irish dancing. Through a wide range of trips, including to other countries, pupils build their understanding of themselves as global citizens.

What the school should improve

  • Sometimes, there is a lack of clarity about the intended learning outcomes of activities in the early years. This means that staff are sometimes not clear about the best way to support children's learning and development. The school should ensure that the purpose of activities is clear so that staff can provide targeted support and maximise opportunities to move children's learning forward.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

52 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths85%

85%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

448 pupils on roll, with places for 478

Eligible for free school meals8.9%

8.9%, 17.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.7%

58.7%, 37.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.4%

11.4%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Glebe Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement56% met the expected standard
Kenmore Park Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Uxendon Manor Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Sinai Jewish Primary School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding86% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ALL SAINTS' TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Pauline Cahillane
Address
Clifton Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9NS
Local authority
Harrow
URN
142558

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.