Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

PrimaryAges 4–11212 pupils

Walsingham Way, London Colney, AL2 1NLWebsite01727822489

212 pupilsAges 4–11

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils212

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Pupils212

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

212 / 210 (101%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Co Headteacher Sandra Lavelle-Murphy / Jodie Reilly

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.2%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.7%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support9.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 pupils (22%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (22%)

Not Assessed5 pupils (19%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (19%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (11%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (7%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils212

Free school meals11.8%

English as additional language10.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British66.5%

White Other7.1%

Mixed Other5.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean4.2%

White Irish3.8%

Mixed White & Asian2.8%

Mixed White & African2.4%

Asian Other1.9%

Black Other1.4%

Traveller Irish1.4%

Black African0.9%

Black Caribbean0.9%

Indian0.5%

Chinese0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£1,000

total expenditure per pupil

£-6,400 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£543

Support staff£231

Premises£14

Energy£38

Learning resources£14

Income per pupil£986

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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