St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
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Attainment 8 of 34.6 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 34.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 38%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.63
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.88, -0.38]
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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.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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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 | 150 | 34.6 | — | 38.0% | 19.3% | 3.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 131 | 39.2 | -0.63 | 55.7% | 3.1% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 148 | 41.3 | -0.55 | 45.0% | 7.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 141 | 43.3 | -0.43 | 54.0% | 1.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 148702 |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Daniel Vince |
| Trust | MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | LA13 9LE |
| Latest pupils | 150 |
| FSM eligible | 28.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE
www.stbernardsschool.ukView local authority page1229814560| DfE number | 4634 |
| UKPRN | 10088886 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2021 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 Nov 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Sept 2022 |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 |