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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Catchment Area

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

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is a voluntary aided primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is managed by Lancashire 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire 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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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster — School Information

Full address
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4HT
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
11.2% of pupils
DfE URN
119584

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster oversubscribed?

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster cover?

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is a primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire, 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 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.