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St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Manchester, Bury , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 334 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

334

Pupils

315

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is managed by Bury 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: 334 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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 Bury 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 Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Abingdon Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8PT
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
3.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150560

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 334 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

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

What age range does St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Manchester, Bury, serving pupils aged 3–11. 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 Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.