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St Bernard's Catholic High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Andrew Riding (Headteacher)

corporate_fareST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onRotherham, S65 3BE

language Visit Website phone 01709828183

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

791

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Attainment 8

50.3

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Rotherham

#1,114 of 4,024 nationally

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St Bernard's Catholic High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Rotherham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 1.7× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

St Bernard's Catholic High School is an academy converter in Rotherham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 818 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3, placing the school #1 in Rotherham and #1,114 of 4,024 nationally. 50.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.7× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

50.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

50.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

77.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.2%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)73.50%

Triple Science Entry19.30%

EBacc Slot Score14.2 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

48.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

42.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

66.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.5%

Entering EBacc25.80%

EBacc APS4.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

49.00%

Entering EBacc31.80%

EBacc APS3.95

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.04

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.38

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.83

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.89

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

91.4%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84.1%

Apprenticeships4.6%

Employment2.6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5.3%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#1,272 / 4,024	#2	#1,114	#1
2025	#1,190 / 3,948	#1	#1,288	#1
2024	#921 / 4,450	#1	#1,403	#814
2023	#1,415 / 4,321	#3	#1,287	#1,198
2022	#1,303 / 4,199	#4	#1,290	#1,187
2019	#1,410 / 2,711	#4	#1,393	#1,349
2018	#1,206 / 2,537	#3	#1,091	#1,217

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 February 2024

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

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2011-11-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-11-08

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 820 pupils. During this period, there were 31 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	820	31	3.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	821	56	6.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	815	45	5.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	810	45	5.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	814	48	5.9%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	787	27	3.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	791	13	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	791	14	1.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	771	15	1.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	764	20	2.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	770	26	3.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	742	19	2.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	745	8	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	743	13	1.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	716	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	716	18	2.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	724	13	1.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	689	11	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	692	20	2.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	692	15	2.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	691	11	1.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	698	11	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	704	18	2.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	696	10	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	695	26	3.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	693	31	4.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 51 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree33%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree33%

disagree21%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree17%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree32%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

Don't know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree37%

disagree12%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree35%

disagree12%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree50%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree25%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes71%

no29%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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