St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
150
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
HealthyAbout St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is a thriving co-educational grammar where pupils genuinely enjoy learning and consistently achieve excellent academic results. Rooted in Catholic values of love, forgiveness and compassion, the school fosters a warm, inclusive community where kindness comes naturally and behaviour is exemplary. Pupils here develop into thoughtful, articulate young people with strong moral foundations, supported by extensive pastoral care and a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities—from whole-school productions to national-level competitions. The sixth form is particularly strong, with students developing genuine independence and receiving exceptional preparation for university and beyond.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,133
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 11 July 2023
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
77.3
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
98.1%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
3.7%
Free School Meals
35.6%
English as Additional Language
0.35%
EHCP
3.18%
SEN Support