St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, NE28 9JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is a primary school in Wallsend for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 5th of 11 primary schools in Wallsend. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2013, report published 9 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils, parents and staff all share a sense of pride in belonging to St Bernadette's. This is an inclusive school where everyone is made to feel welcome. There is a strong sense of togetherness. The school sits at the heart of the local community. This is a school all about raising aspirations and broadening life experiences. Parents appreciate staff who go 'above and beyond' to support their children. This was summed up by one parent who said, 'My child is happy, thriving and encouraged to do well.' All pupils, particularly pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, achieve well. Pupils are happy and feel safe in school. They can talk confidently about the school values, such as kindness and justice. They relate these to their daily life. Pupils are polite, respectful and welcoming to visitors. Behaviour is a strength of the school. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils are curious to learn. The school provides a rich and varied range of after-school clubs that are accessible to all. These include, eco-club, chatter books and many sports activities. Pupils enjoy several leadership roles in school. For example, house captains, 'maths ambassadors' and prayer leaders.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the new curriculum has not had time to embed. Therefore, there are some inconsistencies in how effectively new information is presented to pupils. The school should ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently well so that pupils develop secure and detailed knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
330 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Redesdale Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Battle Hill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Western Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Fallon
- Phone
- 01913130491
- Address
- Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, NE28 9JW
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 148815
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.