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St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.0 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,021
Capacity
1,030
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 84%, while 59% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. However, with only 8% of students entering the EBacc, there may be opportunities to enhance the breadth of the curriculum offered.
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Last inspected: 31 May 2012Older 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. | 54.9 | Top 15% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.6%
Black African16.6%
Asian Indian8.9%
White Other7.7%
Asian Other6.8%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Irish0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.53741, 0.69854 · SS0 7JS
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN137312
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernard's High School rated by Ofsted?
St Bernard's High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 May 2012.
Is St Bernard's High School a good school?
St Bernard's High School scores 73.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 High School in GCSEs?
St Bernard's High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.9. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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