St Bernard's High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Milton Road Westcliff-on-Sea Essex SS0 7JS |
| Phone | 01702343583 |
| Reference Number | 137312 |
St Bernard’s High School continues to demonstrate good performance as a welcoming and inclusive institution, with high expectations for both learning and behavior. The school has built a positive environment where pupils are engaged and motivated to succeed. Relationships between staff and students are strong, and most students feel safe and valued. Additionally, the range of enrichment activities available is commendable, contributing to students' personal development and engagement. Furthermore, the curriculum is broad and ambitious, supporting both academic achievement and personal growth, particularly for sixth-form students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1021 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 0.88%
Girls: 99.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 173 | 173 |
| 8 | Unknown | 175 | 175 |
| 9 | Unknown | 174 | 174 |
| 10 | Unknown | 174 | 174 |
| 11 | Unknown | 172 | 172 |
| 12 | 2 | 83 | 85 |
| 13 | 7 | 61 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.6% |
| African | 16.6% |
| Indian | 8.9% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Asian, Other | 6.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 01 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 31 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as St Bernard's High School and Arts College | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
- High expectations for learning and behavior
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Wide range of enrichment and extracurricular activities
- Broad and ambitious curriculum for all students
- Effective assessment to monitor pupil progress
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Minority of teachers do not consistently adapt teaching for pupils with SEND
- Slow introduction of strategies to support pupils who have fallen behind in reading
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80.8% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.89 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.4 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 95 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 127 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 141 | 33 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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