St Bernard's Catholic High School

URN: 138329 • Rotherham S65 3BE

Overview

Name
St Bernard's Catholic High School
URN
138329
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Riding (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01709828183
Website
Visit
Address
Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham S65 3BE

Summary

St Bernard's Catholic High School, located in Rotherham, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 820 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 730. As a member of the St Francis Catholic Multi-Academy Trust since April 2023, the school is committed to fostering a caring Christian community grounded in Gospel values. The mission of St Bernard's is to ensure that every student is treated as unique and equal, promoting a supportive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential.

The school prioritises a strong pastoral focus, providing tailored support to help students succeed academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to engage and motivate pupils, encouraging them to become inquisitive learners. St Bernard's aims not only for excellent exam results but also for the holistic development of students, preparing them to be positive contributors to society upon graduation.

St Bernard's also places an emphasis on healthy eating, offering a variety of meal options at a reasonable price. Parents can communicate with the school’s catering staff to manage their children's dietary needs and spending limits, ensuring a supportive environment both in and out of the classroom.

Key details

LA
Rotherham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
730
Pupils
820
Boys
415
Girls
405
FSM %
22.60
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 820 415 405 730 22.60
2024-09-11 810 393 417 730 21.00
2023-09-11 764 353 411 730 17.60
2022-09-11 764 353 411 730 17.60
2021-09-11 745 338 407 730 16.60
2020-09-11 716 335 381 700 13.80

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