St Bernard's High School
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 54.9 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 54.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 81%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.57
- Confidence interval:
- [0.35, 0.79]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 167 | 54.9 | — | 81.4% | 7.8% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 169 | 55.5 | +0.57 | 82.8% | 52.1% | 4.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 143 | 58.5 | +0.77 | 84.0% | 69.0% | 5.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 136 | 59.7 | +0.61 | 84.0% | 68.0% | 5.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137312 |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Helen Barnes |
| Trust | ST BERNARD'S HIGH SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SS0 7JS |
| Latest pupils | 167 |
| FSM eligible | 15.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS
http://www.stbernards.southend.sch.uk/View local authority page1702343583| DfE number | 5465 |
| UKPRN | 10034788 |
| Opened | 17 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |