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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governor Forum (governance)
- SEND Offer (sen)
- Term Dates and Calendar (calendar)
- Inclusion the St Bernard’s Way (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Mission Statement (other)
- School Meals (other)
- School Uniform (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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