St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
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Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 14% in England
18 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
624
First preferences per place
0.79
2026/27
Absence
9.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | 39.2 | 34.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 34% | 23% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 41% | 47% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 | -0.63 | — |
43% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Chetwynde School · 0.2 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- Furness Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Dowdales School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 29% in England
- Walney Academy · 2.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 12% in England
- Ulverston Victoria High School · 5.9 mi · Not judged · Top 40% in England
- Millom School · 6.4 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
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The neighbourhood
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is in Hawcoat & Furness Abbey (typical home £267,500, crime low).
What is St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow's Ofsted rating?
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is in the bottom 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.