The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 754
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Edward Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9LS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School a selective school?
No. St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School currently has 754 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School take?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is in Bristol, BS14 9LS, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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