Is St Bernard's Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 2nd of 16 secondary schools in Rotherham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Bernard's Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Bernard's Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.3 (England: 46.2). 50.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Bernard's Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Bernard's Catholic High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Bernard's Catholic High School

Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, S65 3BE

Local ranking2nd of 16 secondary schools in Rotherham

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

730

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 20 February 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 50.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 77.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 166

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 820
Boys: 434 (53%)
Girls: 384 (47%)
Capacity: 730 (112% full)
SEND: 21.2%
FSM Eligible: 22.8%
EAL: 16.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.0%
SEN Support: 16.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,178/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 65.5%
White Other: 10.5%
Black African: 5.6%
Asian Indian: 4.3%
Asian Pakistani: 3.8%
Black Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.9%
Asian Other: 1.7%

65.5%

White British

10.5%

White Other

5.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01709828183

schooladmin@sbch.org.uk

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Herringthorpe Valley Road

Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 138329
UKPRN: 10037583
Establishment No.: 4800
Trust: ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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