St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I warmly welcome you to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. At St Bernadette s, we provide a safe, secure and happy environment where every child is supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.
Our school motto, Learn to Love, Love to Learn , is at the heart of all we do. Our curriculum places Jesus at its centre and reflects Gospel values, nurturing a sense of purpose and faith in our children.
We are delighted to share that our recent Catholic Schools Inspection report praised the exemplary behaviour of our children, recognising their deep understanding of Christian values.
The report also highlighted that our staff are outstanding role models, creating a loving and nurturing environment where children are happy, confident and proud to be part of the St Bernadette's family. We celebrate the uniqueness of each child, recognising every individual as created in the image and likeness of God.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 103460
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Yardley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Lenihan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headteacher Emma Finnegan | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Felix Peter-Thomas | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Alex Carroll | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Patricia Moran | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Fr Fretch Ballesteros | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kristin Quinlan | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Maria Winters | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Vasiliki Panayiotou | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Carlos De La Cruz | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gemma Wrench Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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