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St Bernard's High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Bernard's High School is a academy converter secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1021 pupils, and a capacity of 1030 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,021

Pupils

1,030

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Bernard's High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Bernard's High School is managed by Southend-on-Sea and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →

St Bernard's High School — School Information

Full address
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7JS
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137312

Other Secondary Schools in Westcliff-on-Sea

If St Bernard's High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Bernard's High School

Is St Bernard's High School oversubscribed?

St Bernard's High School is operating close to its capacity of 1030 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Bernard's High School?

St Bernard's High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Bernard's High School cover?

St Bernard's High School is a secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Bernard's High School?

St Bernard's High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.