St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School — Primary School in Bristol

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St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Bristol, BS14 9LP

261 Pupils

250 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

11.10% FSM %

128 Boys

133 Girls

About St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bristol, Bristol, City of, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 261 pupils on roll. School capacity: 250. Current headteacher: Barbara Lee.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bristol, City of
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bristol, City of
Parliamentary Constituency	Bristol South
Ward	Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10074406
URN	109254
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Mervyn Amesbury	Chair of Governors	28/11/2023	28/11/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Nicola Dawson	Governor	18/02/2022	17/02/2026	Appointed by LA
Mr Jason Franks	Governor	20/02/2020	19/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Gregory	Governor	12/12/2022	11/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire Hambly	Governor	31/12/2023	20/07/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Barbara Lee	Governor	24/10/2010	30/03/2047	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James O'Shaughnessy	Governor	18/11/2024	17/11/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Lisa Stanard	Governor	27/01/2026	27/01/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Richard Triggs	Governor	24/06/2024	23/06/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Boby Varghese	Governor	27/01/2026	27/01/2029	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School

0.11 km • Bristol

Other

Oasis Academy John Williams

0.41 km • Bristol

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Oasis Academy Daventry Road

0.62 km • Bristol

Other

Perry Court E-ACT Academy

0.63 km • Hengrove

Other

Oasis Academy New Oak

0.64 km • Bristol

Other

Woodlands Academy

0.88 km • Bristol

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bristol, Bristol, City of.

How many pupils does St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School have?

St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School has 261 pupils, with a capacity of 250.

What is the age range at St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mrs Barbara Lee.

Where is St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Gladstone Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9LP, in the Bristol, City of local authority, South West.

Does St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School currently open?

St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Barbara Lee

Gladstone Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9LP

01173772373

www.st-bernadette-pri.bristol.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 109254

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026