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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 9LS
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Bristol, City of). It has about 750 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In November 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Progress.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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