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 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.Helen Barnes Headteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
No. of Students
1,021 Total
No. of Boys
9 (0.9%)
No. of Girls
1,012 (99.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
17.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
5.66%
A*/A grades
14.47%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
96%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
66%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
Show all courses+24 more courses available
Events
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Quick Apply| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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Open Evening | ||||||||
Sixth Form Applications Open | Conditional Offers with Students | Induction Day | Enrolment | |||||
Key Dates & Deadlines
Dec 4, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Feb 20, 2026
Sixth Form Applications Close
Apr 24, 2026
Deadline to Accept/Reject Conditional Offer
Jun 30, 2026
Year 12 Induction Day
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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FAQs
Please email sixthformadmissions@stbernards.southend.sch.uk with any changes
via Applicaa, follow the link from the St Bernards website
Friday 20th February 2026
Tuesday 30 June 2026
A grade 5 in English Language and 4 in Maths, however a number of the subjects have their own entry requirements, please check the course guide for these
No, students must have completed the application process
