St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rating Lane Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 9LE |
| Phone | 01229814560 |
| Reference Number | 148702 |
St Bernard’s Catholic High School is a newly established academy that has been rated as good overall in its first inspection. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils feel valued and safe, with strong relationships between staff and students. The curriculum offers a wide array of subjects and activities, supporting both academic achievement and personal development, with particular strengths noted in the area of reading and vocabulary development. However, the school faces challenges with a low proportion of pupils following the full English Baccalaureate curriculum, which could limit future opportunities for some students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 674 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 60 | 74 | 134 |
| 8 | 56 | 66 | 122 |
| 9 | 83 | 64 | 147 |
| 10 | 61 | 60 | 121 |
| 11 | 77 | 73 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 Sep 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St Bernard's Catholic High School | |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 02 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2002 | Full inspection |
| 13 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive learning community emphasizing kindness and resilience.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Well-organized and ambitious curriculum in most subjects.
- Effective programs supporting reading and vocabulary development.
- High levels of pupil participation in clubs and sports.
Areas for Improvement
- Low proportion of pupils following the full English Baccalaureate curriculum.
- Inconsistency in curriculum development in a small number of subjects.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 38% |
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 | 96 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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0.39 miles |
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Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
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0.48 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Junior School
Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF |
0.58 miles |
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Yarlside Academy
Red Oak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LH |
0.73 miles |
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Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4PG |
0.79 miles |
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Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QN |
0.79 miles |
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0.89 miles |
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0.92 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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1.17 miles |
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1.23 miles |
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1.26 miles |
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1.32 miles |
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1.41 miles |
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Greengate Junior School
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1.42 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
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1.44 miles |
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1.58 miles |
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1.63 miles |
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0.23 miles |
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