St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Slough, Berkshire · SL3 7AF
St Bernard's is a coeducational Catholic grammar school in Slough serving 1,129 pupils across the 11–18 age range. Rooted in a 150-year Catholic heritage marked by a significant chapel anniversary celebration, the school emphasises Catholic life, spiritual formation, and academic rigour within a broad pastoral community. It operates as a day school with entry at 11, 13, and 16, and positions itself as a selective grammar providing a values-driven education aligned to Catholic social teaching.
- →Catholic ethos and religious formation integrated into daily school life
- →Grammar-school selective entry and academic standards
- →Strong pastoral care and wellbeing focus within a large community
- →Located in accessible suburban Slough with road and rail links
Who thrives here
Catholic families seeking a values-based grammar education; academically motivated pupils who appreciate a structured, faith-centred environment; pupils who benefit from large-school resources and diverse co-curricular breadth.
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Contact & visit
1 Langley Road
Slough, Berkshire
SL3 7AF
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Frequently asked questions
How much does St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School cost?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School's exam results?
At St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School, 32.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 71.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School a boarding school?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is a day school in Slough and does not offer boarding.
What is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School “Outstanding” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong Catholic community and spiritual formation
✓Inclusive pastoral care and wellbeing focus
✓Well-resourced selective grammar offering breadth and rigour
✓Active parent engagement and communication
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; no independent academic or pastoral ratings available to prospective families
!Limited public data on exam results, university destinations, or co-curricular achievement