1. School Name
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School
2. Address
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School
1 Langley Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7AF
United Kingdom
3. History
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School is a selective Roman Catholic grammar school founded in the early 20th century. It has a long-established tradition of academic excellence combined with strong Catholic values and pastoral care.
Originally established to provide high-quality education within a faith-based environment, the school has developed into one of the leading selective grammar schools in the Slough area. It continues to maintain a strong reputation for discipline, academic rigour, and personal development.
4. Academic Reputation & Awards
St Bernard’s is widely recognised as one of the highest-performing grammar schools in the region.
Key strengths include:
- Consistently strong GCSE outcomes across core academic subjects
- High progression rates to competitive A-Level programmes
- Strong performance in STEM and humanities disciplines
- Reputation for excellent pastoral support alongside academic achievement
- Regular recognition within local and national grammar school performance rankings
The school is particularly noted for combining academic selection with a values-led Catholic ethos.
5. Year 7 Admissions Criteria (11+ Entry)
Admission to Year 7 is based on performance in the Slough Consortium 11+ examination, alongside the school’s oversubscription criteria.
11+ Test Structure:
- English comprehension
- Mathematics
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Selection Process:
- Pupils must achieve the required standardised score in the 11+ test
- Places are then allocated according to admissions priority
Oversubscription Criteria (summary):
- Looked after / previously looked after children
- Baptised Catholic applicants (with priority given to practising Catholics)
- Non-Catholic applicants (ranked by test performance)
Distance may also be used as a tie-breaker where required.
6. Exam Results (GCSE & A-Level Overview)
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School consistently delivers strong academic outcomes.
GCSE Performance:
- High proportion of students achieving grades 9–7 in core subjects
- Strong results in English, Maths, and Sciences
- Above-average attainment compared to national benchmarks
A-Level Performance:
- High progression rate to A-Level study within the school’s sixth form or competitive colleges
- Strong university progression, including Russell Group destinations
- Particularly strong outcomes in Maths, Sciences, and Languages
(Note: exact annual percentages vary by cohort and should be updated with the latest DfE performance tables if required.)
