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St Bernard's Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

St Bernard's Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Slough , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 316 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

201

Pupils

316

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

St Bernard's Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Bernard's Preparatory School?

The catchment area for St Bernard's Preparatory School is the geographic zone Slough uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Slough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Bernard's Preparatory School is managed by Slough 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.

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

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St Bernard's Preparatory School: 316 places, 64% filled: places available

St Bernard's Preparatory School has a published admission number of 316 places. 201 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 316 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Slough publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Slough school admissions →

St Bernard's Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
Hawtrey Close, Slough, SL1 1TB
Local authority
Slough
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
110160

Other Not applicable Schools in Slough

If St Bernard's Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Slough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Slough

St Bernard's Preparatory School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Slough. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Bernard's Preparatory School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Bernard's Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for St Bernard's Preparatory School?

The catchment area for St Bernard's Preparatory School is the geographic zone Slough uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Slough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Bernard's Preparatory School oversubscribed?

St Bernard's Preparatory School has a capacity of 316 places and currently has 201 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Slough.

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

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

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

St Bernard's Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Slough, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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