St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

1 Langley Road, Slough, SL3 7AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is a secondary school in Slough for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 59 schools in Slough. It ranks 2nd of 16 secondary schools in Slough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 14 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

Pupils are proud to be members of St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School. They respond enthusiastically to the school's drive for excellence and high expectations. Pupils enjoy learning. They are well motivated and work hard. This is reflected in the school's very high academic outcomes for all pupils. This is a kind and inclusive community where everyone matters. Pupils strongly demonstrate the school values of love, forgiveness and compassion. They seek to help others in and out of lessons and there is a warm and calm atmosphere across the school. Pupils across all years exhibit exceptionally high standards of conduct. There is strong pastoral support which supports pupils, including the most vulnerable. Pupils appreciate the anonymous reporting system for any concerns they have and know they will receive prompt support. A strong focus on mental health and well-being helps pupils know how to take care of themselves and support others. There is high participation in the extensive extra-curricular opportunities available. Pupils talk excitedly about taking part in 'Matilda', the whole-school production. They seek to be involved and enjoy the new experiences provided. A number of pupils go on to compete in sports or perform in national-level events.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

158 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score77.3

77.3, 31.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths98.1%

98.1%, 52.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.4%

99.4%, 34.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc96.8%

96.8%, 56.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.35

7.35, 3.26 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

165 students

Average point score per A level entry40.01

40.01, 5.01 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,178 pupils on roll, with places for 894

Eligible for free school meals3.7%

3.7%, 22.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language30.2%

30.2%, 8.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support3.3%

3.3%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.3%

0.3%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Upton Court Grammar School0.3 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 79.9
Ditton Park Academy0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.4
Long Close School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 60.4
The Langley Academy0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.4
Langley Grammar School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 77.6

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Paul Kassapian
Address
1 Langley Road, Slough, SL3 7AF
Local authority
Slough
URN
110084

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.