St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
URN: 148815 • Wallsend NE28 9JW
Overview
- Name
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
- URN
- 148815
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Fallon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01916433400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend NE28 9JW
Summary
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, located in Wallsend, North Tyneside, is an academy converter with a mixed-gender enrollment of 313 pupils, close to its capacity of 315. The school is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and is committed to providing a Catholic education that prioritises the teachings of the Gospel. The school’s mission is to foster a thriving community where children are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.
The curriculum at St. Bernadette's is designed to challenge students academically while also promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and carers, offering regular updates through the 'Bernadette's Blog', termly reports, and various engagement events. This collaborative approach aims to keep families informed and involved in their children's education.
St. Bernadette's actively promotes British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, through its taught curriculum and school activities. The school encourages students to express their views and participate in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.
The curriculum at St. Bernadette's is designed to challenge students academically while also promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and carers, offering regular updates through the 'Bernadette's Blog', termly reports, and various engagement events. This collaborative approach aims to keep families informed and involved in their children's education.
St. Bernadette's actively promotes British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, through its taught curriculum and school activities. The school encourages students to express their views and participate in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.
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Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 313
- Boys
- 173
- Girls
- 140
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 2021-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 313 | 173 | 140 | 315 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 318 | 171 | 147 | 315 | 16.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 313 | 169 | 144 | 315 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 313 | 169 | 144 | 315 | 15.40 |
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