The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
54.9
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,021
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- ST BERNARD'S HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Helen Barnes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity Lodge
Independent · Very close
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 341m away
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 471m away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 594m away
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Primary · 811m away
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
16 plus · 839m away
The Westborough School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oasis
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Bernard's High School a selective school?
No. St Bernard's High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Bernard's High School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernard's High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernard's High School?
St Bernard's High School currently has 1,021 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernard's High School take?
St Bernard's High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bernard's High School?
St Bernard's High School is in Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7JS, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernard's High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Bernard's High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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