St Bernard’s High School

Selective

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

St Bernard's High School is a Catholic girls' school that offers a selective grammar stream within a comprehensive, faith-based setting.

Exam Board

CSSE

Competition Ratio

Medium

Key Dates (2026 Entry)

  • 1Open Evening: September
  • 2Registration Deadline: July (via CSSE) & SIF Deadline
  • 3Entrance Exam: September (Year 6)
  • 4National Offer Day: March 1st

How to Prepare

Prepare for the CSSE English and Mathematics papers.

Ensure all supplementary faith-based forms are submitted on time.

Practice past CSSE exam questions.

Contact Information

Address

Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 7JS

Phone

01702 343583

Email

office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

Website

https://www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk

Admission Guidelines

Selective stream admission requires taking the CSSE 11+ test and meeting religious criteria if applicable.

Catchment Area

Serves the local Catholic community and wider area; selective places based on 11+ performance.

Application Procedure

Submit the CAF, the SIF (Supplementary Information Form) to the school, and register for the CSSE test.