St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School, 1 Langley Road, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7AF
- Number of pupils: 850+ (co-educational, ages 11-18)
- Admissions contact: secretary@st-bernards.slough.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Slough Consortium 11+ selection test
- Catchment area: Priority given to Catholic pupils in Slough/Windsor area
Mark Your Calendar
See St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1915 by the Sisters of Mercy, St Bernard’s is a high-achieving Catholic grammar school renowned for its inclusive ethos and academic excellence. Consistently ranked among the top comprehensive schools in Berkshire, St Bernard’s provides an outstanding faith-based education that serves the diverse communities of Slough and East Berkshire.
The school offers a distinctive curriculum with particular strengths in STEM subjects, modern languages and religious education. As a designated Teaching School with specialist science status, St Bernard’s boasts exceptional facilities including a new science block, language labs and a dedicated sixth form centre. The school’s unique “Faith in Action” programme combines academic study with community service.
Beyond academics, the school offers an impressive enrichment programme including championship-winning sports teams, award-winning choir and orchestra, and extensive leadership opportunities through the Student Leadership Team. The school’s vertical tutoring system fosters strong pastoral relationships across year groups.
Navigating the Application Process for St Bernard’s
- Understand Requirements: Review Slough Consortium 11+ testing process and faith criteria
- Register for Testing: Complete Slough Consortium registration by June deadline
- Attend Open Evening: Visit in September to experience the school’s welcoming atmosphere
- Prepare Documents: Have baptism certificate and two proofs of address ready
- Submit SIF/CAF: Complete Supplementary Information Form and Local Authority CAF by 31 October
- Test Day: Slough 11+ administered in September at test centres
- Results: Receive standardised scores in October (national offer day 1 March)
- Appeals: Understand process for considering faith-based admissions
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The Slough Consortium 11+ consists of two GL Assessment papers:
- Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes):
- Comprehension, vocabulary and verbal logic
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes):
- Spatial awareness and pattern recognition
- Format: Multiple-choice with separate answer sheets
- Scoring: Standardised age-adjusted scores (total possible 280)
- Pass Mark: Typically requires 220+ combined score
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