St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Address: Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS14 9LS
Telephone Number: 0117 377 2050
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Edward Walker
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 753 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.6%

Location and administration

URN: 109331
DfE Number: 801/4801
UKPRN: 10017483
UPRN: 156184
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol South (E14001135)
Electoral Ward: Hengrove and Whitchurch Park (E05010902)
Diocese: RC05(Diocese of Clifton)

Easting & Northing: 360983E, 168680N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 59.13" N 2° 33' 44.36" W
Plus Code: 9C3VCC8Q+H3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Oasis Academy John Williams (0.5km)
  3. E-ACT Perry Court Academy (0.7km)
  4. Oasis Academy New Oak (0.8km)
  5. Woodlands Academy (0.8km)
  6. Whitchurch Primary School (0.9km)
  7. Bridge Farm Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Waycroft Academy (1.3km)
  9. West Town Lane Academy (1.4km)
  10. Lansdown Park Academy (1.4km)
Governors

  • Dr Stanislaw Biber - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
  • Mr Thomas Gray - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Mr Tom Heath - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Patrick John McDermott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Miss Veronica Morgan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Joanne Mullins - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2019 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Louise Nevers - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2026.
  • Catherine Nicholls - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 August 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Olive - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2028.
  • Stephanie Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2026.
  • Mary Sykes - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 July 2027.
  • Ms Claire Valsler - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 March 2027.