St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
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
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
165 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,178 pupils on roll, with places for 894
Schools near St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Court Grammar School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 79.9 |
| Ditton Park Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.4 |
| Long Close School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 60.4 |
| The Langley Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.4 |
| Langley Grammar School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 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
- Phone
- 01753527020
- 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.