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St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School

State school · Slough, SL3 7AF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,133 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,133 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Slough Borough Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Paul Kassapian

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 75 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 7 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School 5 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 4 %
Botwell House Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
89%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
100%
LA avg.
59.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
39.33
LA avg.
33.20
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
63
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
2.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,133
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

1 Langley Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7AF
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Telephone: 01753 527020

Email: secretary@st-bernards.slough.sch.uk

Website: http://www.st-bernards.slough.sch.uk

Local authority: Slough Borough Council

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School data & information St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7AF
1,133 Pupil numbers
3.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
34 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
63 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
100%
LA avg.
59.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
76.70
LA avg.
53.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.93 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 8
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 157 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 158 8
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Japanese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 8
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 157 8
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 157 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 8
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 8

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
27.6%
LA avg.
19%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
39.33
LA avg.
33.20
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 8 A
Sociology GCE A level 12 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 13 A
Psychology GCE A level 45 B
Physics GCE A level 38 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 9 A
Mathematics GCE A level 99 A
History GCE A level 32 A
Geography GCE A level 13 A
French GCE A level 7 A*
English Literature GCE A level 44 A
Economics GCE A level 36 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 A
Chemistry GCE A level 62 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 B
Biology GCE A level 59 B
Ancient History GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
2.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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