Bernards Heath Junior School

About Bernards Heath Junior School

Bernards Heath Junior School is a community school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 352 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

352 / 360 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 December 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP

Phone

01727856262

Headteacher

Hayley Gilbert

Website

http://www.bernardsheathjnr.herts.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bernards Heath Junior School?

Bernards Heath Junior School is a community school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Bernards Heath Junior School have?

Bernards Heath Junior School has 352 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bernards Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Bernards Heath Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023).

How does Bernards Heath Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at Bernards Heath Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bernards Heath Junior School?

Bernards Heath Junior School is located at Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP.