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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School

Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9LS

A Good-rated secondary school in Bristol.

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
754
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.2%
Attainment 8
44.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.7%
Basics 9-5
37.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.8%
EBacc APS
3.79
EBacc 9-5
11.0%
EBacc 9-4
16.6%
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About St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School

St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 45 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 754 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fossedale Avenue, Bristol, BS14 9LS | More schools in Bristol, City of

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School

What is St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What do parents say about St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 45 responses): 87% of parents would recommend St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School.
What are St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School's latest exam results?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School located?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS14 9LS).
How many pupils attend St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School has around 754 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School with other schools?
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