SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LE

A Good-rated secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

674

Ages

11-16

FSM

28.7%

Attainment 8

34.6

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

34.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

6.4%

Basics 9-5

23.3%

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

19.3%

EBacc APS

3.01

EBacc 9-5

5.3%

EBacc 9-4

9.3%

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About St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is a secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.6. The school has around 674 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LE | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2022 — Good
Jun 2015 — Good (predecessor: St Bernard's Catholic High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

What is St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow's Ofsted rating?

St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow's latest exam results?

St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow located?

St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is a secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness (LA13 9LE).

How many pupils attend St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow?

St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow has around 674 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow with other schools?

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