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Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

212

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Walsingham Way, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1NL
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
12.8% of pupils
DfE URN
150621

Other Primary Schools in St Albans

If Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy

Is Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy?

Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy cover?

Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy?

Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.