St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Slough, SL3 7AF · Slough · Grammar school
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1st of 15 secondary schools in Slough we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 157 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 9.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 98.7 · 99 | 30% | 2.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.93 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 74.6 · 98 | 10% | 0.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School overview
How it's doing
St Bernard’s was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2024. In 2024/25, 98.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 77.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.93 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4 out of 10 among them, against 9.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,178 pupils against a stated capacity of 894. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated place count? What support is available for pupils to ensure they maintain the high progress scores seen in recent data?
What Ofsted said about St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Overview
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School is described as a “kind and inclusive community” where pupils are “proud” and “well motivated.” The inspection found that the school delivers “very high academic outcomes” and maintains “exceptionally high standards of conduct” across all year groups.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with knowledge “precisely sequenced” to ensure pupils develop a “strong understanding across subjects.”
- Teachers possess “expert knowledge,” explaining complex ideas well and using structured discussions to help pupils “fluently explain challenging concepts.”
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” behaviour, working diligently and meeting high expectations, with sixth-form students acting as positive role models.
- There is a “rich culture of reading” and a sharp focus on vocabulary, developing “confident and enthusiastic readers with high levels of comprehension.”
- Personal development is promoted “exceptionally well,” with pupils demonstrating “strong moral values” and understanding how to influence change.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.7 |
| 2024/25 | 77.3 |
| 2025/26 | 74.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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