St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend

About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is an academy converter in Wallsend, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 313 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Tyneside →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

313 / 315 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

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

Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 9JW

Phone

01913130491

Headteacher

Laura Fallon

Website

www.st-bernadettesprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend?

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is an academy converter in Wallsend, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend have?

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend has 313 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend?

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is located at Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 9JW.