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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Goodgraded 08/01/2025Ages 11–16754 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bristol, within the Bristol, City of local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 754 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/01/2025, St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.2 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 08/01/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.5
England avg 45.1 · was 43.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 32% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 59% in 2023/24
EBacc entry23%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.77
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake26.6%
Free school meals26.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.8%
Attendance88.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence34.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bristol
All schools in Bristol →St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miOasis Academy John WilliamsGood · 0.3 miOasis Academy Daventry Road0.5 miOasis Academy New OakGood · 0.5 miWhitchurch Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miPerry Court E-ACT AcademyGood · 0.4 mi
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