St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School vs Upton Court Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 405 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
Upton Court Grammar School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,155 students
| Measure | St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School Slough, South East | Upton Court Grammar School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #22 of 679 | #18 of 679 |
| National rank | #64 of 4,090 | #56 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,178 | 1,155 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,178 | 1,155 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 131.8% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 77.3 | 79.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.1% | 99.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 7.35 | 7.81 |
| A level points per entry | 40.0 | 43.2 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-bernards.slough.sch.uk/ | www.uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (96.6 vs 97.0).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 1,155.
- •St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is a local authority school while Upton Court Grammar School is a academy 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 Upton Court Grammar 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 Upton Court Grammar School?
About 405 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. Upton Court Grammar School: 1,155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School and Upton Court Grammar School rank in South East?
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is 22nd of 679 and Upton Court Grammar School is 18th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).