Secondary
Ofsted Good
About St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
St Bernard’s Catholic High School is an inclusive and caring place of “learning, love, and compassion”, with Christ at the centre of all that we do. We are committed to serving our community in line with the teachings and values of our Catholic faith, which form the foundation of our pupils’ growth and success both here at St Bernard’s and beyond, as they move forward in life. We treat all of those in our care with dignity and respect, making each individual feel valued and known in the love of God.
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Key Facts
Founded
1952
Head/Principal
Mr D. Vince
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
39.7
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
39.2
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.63
Progress 8
Well below average
34.4%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
57.3%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
3.1% entered EBacc
2.3% achieved EBacc
131 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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Rebecca A
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jan 20, 2023
4.0
"Mixed feelings about the school"
My child has been at St Bernard's for several years and while we've had some great experiences, we've also had some issues with communication from the school. The facilities are excellent and the staff are generally friendly, but I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 15, 2022
5.0
"Wonderful staff and excellent facilities"
My child has been thriving at St Bernard's since starting in Year 7. The staff are kind, understanding and genuinely care about the children's well-being. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing a great learning environment.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
G
Gavin B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 10, 2022
5.0
"Exceptional school with a warm and welcoming atmosphere"
Our son completed his GCSEs at St Bernard's last year and we couldn't be more proud of him. The school's emphasis on kindness, hard work and resilience has had a lasting impact on his character. We would highly recommend St Bernard's to any family.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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