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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
- Secondary
- Bristol BS14 9LS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making better progress, support in place to help any pupil who falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous and polite, respect the religious ethos and understand expectations regarding British values.
Qualifications and Training: Middle leaders share well-researched theories to improve teaching. Professional development is bespoke.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have secure systems to check pupils' progress and adjust teaching accordingly.
Strengths and Challenges: New leaders for English and mathematics, and improved teaching despite areas needing consistency.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents receive detailed annual reports and regular updates.
Communication: The school encourages home links and invites parents to speak or contact staff as necessary.
Parent Satisfaction: Despite a couple of parental concerns, generally satisfied with how staff deal with issues.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are vigilant about welfare and handle conflicts effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented behaviour management policy, increased teaching standards, focus on pupil premium.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; records are detailed and high quality.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Harmonious atmosphere, leaders and staff are vigilant about welfare of pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, including sports and Japanese.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Not currently checking attendance at clubs hinders some pupils from taking full advantage.
Career Counselling Services: Good careers guidance from Year 7 onwards; employers visit regularly.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils visit higher education institutions; targeted for extra career guidance as necessary.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND make good progress; teaching assistants well trained.
Subjects Offered: Year 9 pupils study new subjects before GCSE choices; more pupils take the English Baccalaureate.
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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 747 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 24.39% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 36.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 17.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 7.39% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 10.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.25% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 80.25% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 28.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 26.46% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 8.04% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 26.45% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 37.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 17.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 11.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.61 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.43% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 115 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 27.79% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 25.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 10.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 1.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 9 | 23.03% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 10 | 35.46% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 19.08% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 6.89% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 2 | 10.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.54% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 110 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 77.21% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 24.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 9.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.96% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.88% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 2 | 25.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 14 | 38.18% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 6 | 7.68% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 2 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 71.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 106 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 55.87% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 22.7% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 23.43% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 7.74% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.48% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.17% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 27.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 39.34% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 18.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.13% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 11.22% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 78.05% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 110 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 55.11% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 30.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 25.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 6.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.32% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 4.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.84% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1