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Welcome to St Bernard's High School

A warm welcome to St Bernard's High SchoolWe are a school that is proud of its history and committed to delivering to our young people an educational experience that excites and inspires. The students and staff here at St Bernard's are incredible and I feel privileged to lead such a special place of education, nurturing and fulfilment.High expectations and educational standards alongside all-encompassing pastoral care make St Bernard's more than a school - we are a family! We recognise and seek to further develop, deepen and nurture the individual talents and abilities of all the students we serve. We prioritise getting to know our students (and families) as we understand our role in helping and guiding our young people towards their chosen paths, enabling them to have professionally and personally fulfilling lives.St Bernard's is a very special place. We fully understand the importance of providing our young people with a holistic Catholic education which cherishes the spiritual and supports academic excellence across the full ability range of our school community. We are committed to living our mission statement, “Love one another as I have loved you”, as we enjoy and celebrate the strong relationships which have built and sustained our diverse community.Allison Moise-DixonHeadteacher

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Admissions Process

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Open Evening

Sixth Form Applications Open

Conditional Offers with Students

Induction Day

Enrolment

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 28, 2024

Sixth Form Open Evening

Feb 21, 2025

Sixth Form Applications Close

Apr 25, 2025

Deadline to Accept/Reject Conditional Offer

Jun 26, 2025

Year 12 Induction Day


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Enrichment Activities

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Personal, Social and Health Education
A comprehensive series of lessons cover a range of topics such as study skills, first aid, gambling, sexism and misogyny, internet safety, danger of carrying weapons, mental health and wellbeing, dementia and FGM.
Religious Studies
In line with our school ethos, students also attend regular general Religious Studies lessons where they have opportunities to explore moral and ethical issues such as euthanasia and crime and punishment. They also look at things that religious people take part in across different religions such as pilgrimage and festivals.
Extended Project Qualification
Students have the chance to explore a topic in depth and develop the skills needed to write an extended project based piece. This is offered to all students.
Tutor Time
Students benefit from time as a group with their form tutors each morning where they complete a range of activities including careers guidance, wider academic reading, tutor review meetings and prayer.
Arts Leaders Award
The Arts Leaders Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents. Students will research the world of the arts and take individual responsibility for leading an arts project.
Sports Leader
The Sports Leader Award inspires young people to lead groups in safe sporting and recreational activity, encouraging responsibility for others, developing organisational and communication skills and instilling confidence in people for whom leading groups in sporting activities is a new experience.
Roles of Leadership and Responsibility
Head Student and Deputy Head Students apply, interview and then campaign in the Spring Term of Year 12. The team are elected as a result of a whole school vote giving students experience of democracy and an election process. A range of roles and responsibilities allow every student to demonstrate leadership and develop the skills necessary for the workplace or further study.
Paid Roles
Welcome Ministry is a unique role where Sixth Form students can take on the responsibility of welcoming and ensuring the safety of students coming into the school in the mornings. Academically able Sixth Form students may also be offered the opportunity to become Subject Mentors where they will work with GCSE students to provide additional subject coaching and intervention.
Careers Advice and Opportunities, UCAS Guidance and Work Experience
A bespoke programme of Careers, Education and Guidance is provided for our students, offering a range of experiences designed to prepare them for their options once they leave us.

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySouthend-on-Sea
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls