St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Fossedale Avenue Whitchurch Bristol BS14 9LS |
| Phone | 01173772050 |
| Reference Number | 109331 |
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is maintaining the good standards identified in its previous inspection. The school provides a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and safe. High expectations for both academic achievement and behavior are evident, with numerous opportunities for personal development through extracurricular activities. Pupils generally participate positively in school life, and there is a strong focus on preparing them for future educational and career opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 754 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.81%
Girls: 51.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 65 | 85 | 150 |
| 8 | 80 | 70 | 150 |
| 9 | 70 | 84 | 154 |
| 10 | 68 | 83 | 151 |
| 11 | 85 | 64 | 149 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.2% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| African | 6.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel welcomed and included regardless of their background.
- High expectations for pupil achievement and conduct.
- Effective personal development programs promoting safety and healthy relationships.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge logically.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Consistent behavior management resulting in a calm school environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates for disadvantaged pupils remain a concern.
- Teaching activities are occasionally mismatched to pupils' existing knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 154 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 87 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 2 |
Previous Years
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