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St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.5 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
674
Capacity
916
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 34.6 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Indian3.0%
Other2.5%
White Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
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54.12961, -3.20020 · LA13 9LE
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN148702
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stbernardsschool.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow rated by Ofsted?
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow a good school?
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow scores 15.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow in GCSEs?
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.6. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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