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St Bernard's High School

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0AL

Girls

Ofsted: Good

A Catholic girls' grammar school.

Key Information

School Type

Girls

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~120

DfE Number

882/5405

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspected: 2019

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

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Exam Board: CSSE (Essex Consortium)

The CSSE test is used by 10 grammar schools in Essex. It consists of two papers: English (60 minutes + 10 minutes reading time) and Mathematics (60 minutes). From September 2024, the English paper no longer contains Applied Reasoning questions. A standardised score of at least 303 is typically needed to qualify.

English (Comprehension, Writing)

Mathematics

Key Dates for Essex

Registration Opens
Mid-May (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Late June (estimated)
Test Date
Late September (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Exact dates typically released in Spring. Check csse.org.uk for updates.

Faith School

St Bernard's High School is a Catholic faith school. Admission criteria may include evidence of religious practice or commitment. Please check the school's admissions policy for specific requirements.

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Location

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0AL

Essex

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Local Authority

Essex County Council

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with St Bernard's High School before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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