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St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
1 Langley Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7AF, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.0 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,133
Capacity
894
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
127%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 77.3, placing it in the top 1% nationally. An exceptional 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and nearly half progress to top-third universities. The school’s strong academic performance is complemented by a high EBacc entry rate of 97%, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 77.3 | Top 1% 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%. | 99% | Top 2% 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%. | 98% | Top 2% 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%. | 97% | Top 1% 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%. | 85% | Top 1% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 88% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 47% | Top 20% |
Based on 155 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian31.4%
Mixed Other15.4%
White British11.3%
White Other9.1%
Asian Other7.6%
Black African5.6%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.50612, -0.57375 · SL3 7AF
School details
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
URN110084
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School a good school?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School scores 99.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School in GCSEs?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 77.3. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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