St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Rating Lane, LA13 9LE |
| School Website | www.stbernardsschool.uk |
| Telephone | 1229814560 |
| URN | 148702 |
School Census
| Total | 690 |
| Girls/Boys | 309/381 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.8%/55.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 169 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/09/2022 | Good |
| 02/06/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 3.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.28 |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45% |
| Entering EBacc | 7% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.5 |
| Progress 8 | -0.54 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.43 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 203 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 112 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 249 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Chetwynde School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rating Lane, , LA13 0NY
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ostley Bank, , LA13 9LR
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rising Side, , LA13 9ET