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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 and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Admissions.
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Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. 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.
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