Bristol, City of
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
GCSE results 2026: every Bristol, City of school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 43.5 is close to the national average of around 46.
- 43.5
- Attainment 8
- 35%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- -0.32
- Progress 8
- [-0.55, -0.09]
- Confidence interval
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 school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 141 | 171 | 132 (77%) | 405 |
| September 2025 | 144 | 167 | 135 (81%) | 408 |
| September 2024 | 145 | 143 | 134 (94%) | 374 |
| September 2023 | 148 | 119 | 113 (95%) | 363 |
| September 2022 | 146 | 131 | 110 (84%) | 363 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Bristol, City of’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 150 | 43.5 | — | 35.3% | 10.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 146 | 44.5 | — | 37.7% | — | 22.6% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 144 | 43.0 | -0.32 | 31.9% | — | 29.2% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 145 | 45.0 | -0.21 | 31.7% | — | 18.6% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 139 | 48.5 | -0.04 | — | — | 29.0% | 4.2 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bristol, City of for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 109331 |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Edward Walker |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BS14 9LS |
| Pupils | 754 |
| FSM eligible | 27.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9LS
www.stberns.bristol.sch.uk1173772050| DfE number | 4801 |
| UKPRN | 10017483 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| 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 | — |