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St Bernard's Catholic High School
Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3BE, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.9 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
820
Capacity
730
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of February 2024, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 34% of schools nationally. Approximately 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 48.9 | Top 34% 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
White Other10.4%
Black African5.5%
Asian Indian4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.42392, -1.32342 · S65 3BE
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138329
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sbch.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernard's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Bernard's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is St Bernard's Catholic High School a good school?
St Bernard's Catholic High School scores 77.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 High School in GCSEs?
St Bernard's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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