The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 77.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
77.3
33.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
98%
56.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
97%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 124 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,133
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Head
- Mr Paul Kassapian (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
1 Langley Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernard's Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Upton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 405m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 838m away
Ryvers Primary School
Primary · 894m away
Ryvers School
Primary · 894m away
Ditton Park Academy
Secondary · 936m away
Long Close School
Independent · 939m away
Castleview Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School currently has 1,133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School take?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is in Slough, SL3 7AF, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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