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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9LS, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.5 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
754
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is 44.8, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parents express a high level of satisfaction, with 87% recommending the school. However, only 23% of students are entered for the EBacc, which may indicate a narrower academic focus.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.2%
White Other7.8%
Black African6.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.41579, -2.56244 · BS14 9LS
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN109331
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stberns.bristol.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2018.
Is St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School a good school?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School scores 53.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School in GCSEs?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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