SchoolScoresSt Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
160 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EH
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 January 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
96 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Uxbridge comparisons use the 11 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Uxbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 43% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 73% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Uxbridge figures pool parents at the Uxbridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 102423), before it changed to its current form.
71% — 4 points above the Hillingdon average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hillingdon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 122 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 23.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 14.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.1% | 52.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 7th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Oak Farm Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's College 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Highfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillingdon Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryefield Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Locke Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hewens Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charville Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hermitage Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Bernadette Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernadette Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Bernadette Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Bernadette Catholic Primary School?
91% of the 96 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Bernadette Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Bernadette Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put St Bernadette Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 39 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151809.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.