St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School vs St Bernard's Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 264 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Slough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,178 students
St Bernard's Preparatory School
Slough · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School Slough, South East | St Bernard's Preparatory School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #22 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #64 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,178 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,178 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 131.8% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 77.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.0 | – |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-bernards.slough.sch.uk/ | www.stbernardsprep.org |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 229.
- •St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is a local authority school while St Bernard's Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School better than St Bernard's Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School and St Bernard's Preparatory School?
About 264 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School: 1,178. St Bernard's Preparatory School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School and St Bernard's Preparatory School rank in South East?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is 22nd of 679 and St Bernard's Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).