St Bernard's School

About St Bernard's School

St Bernard's School provides education for children from 2-19 who have a range of complex and special needs.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

5.6

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

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

6 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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David Jenkins Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 14, 2023

4.0

"Supportive staff and facilities"

The staff at St Bernard's have been incredibly supportive of our child's needs. The facilities are also excellent, providing a safe and nurturing environment for all the children.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel Hall Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 8, 2023

3.0

"Varied experience"

While our child has had some positive experiences at St Bernard's, we have also had some difficulties. The staff have tried to be supportive, but it has been inconsistent at times. Hopefully, they will continue to develop their approach.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily Walker Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A true 'home' for our children!"

We have been so impressed with St Bernard's School and the Inspire Connected Communities Trust. The sense of community and connection we feel is truly special. Our child has thrived under their care!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie Patel Unconfirmed

Parent Jul 5, 2022

5.0

"An inspiring community"

We were part of the St Bernard's community for three years and it was truly inspiring. The values of connection, community and communication are evident in everything they do. Our child still talks about their time there fondly.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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