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St Bernard's Catholic High School

Rotherham, S65 3BESecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
+0.32
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
255 1st-choice / 149 places
Ranking
#809
of 3,141 nationally

About St Bernard's Catholic High School

Parents considering St Bernard’s Catholic High School will find a school that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 422 applications for just 149 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. Of those, 255 families put it as their first preference, and 148 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a Roman Catholic secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is currently rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2024. Notably, inspectors awarded Outstanding grades for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The headteacher is Andrew Riding, and the school operates within the Rotherham local authority.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHerringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S65 3BE
HeadteacherAndrew Riding
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils820
Free School Meals (FSM)22.6%
School Capacity820 / 730 (112% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolGymnasiumICT SuiteAstro TurfSports HallMusic RoomsScience LabsTheatrePlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RugbyAthleticsCross CountryDanceNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaYoung EnterpriseScience ClubBook ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Bernard's Catholic High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.