St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School

Grammar SchoolBerkshire, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.2:1

Healthy

About 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

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,133

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 11 July 2023

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

77.3

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

98.1%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,133 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1Healthy
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Consortium
Slough Consortium (GL)

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Qualifying Score
111 on standardised scale

Student Demographics

3.7%

Free School Meals

35.6%

English as Additional Language

0.35%

EHCP

3.18%

SEN Support

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