St Bernard’s is an outstandingly effective school. Every single student feels that adults care about them. Students enjoy all aspects of school and feel very safe; their behaviour is very mature and considerate. Students learn extremely well because so much teaching is of a very high quality. In all years, the care, guidance, and welfare and spiritual support students receive are outstanding. Students know the high expectations of behaviour and respect the trust placed in them. Students are enthusiastic and keen to learn and join in all the other activities on offer. Students are engrossed, find the work stimulating and they discuss and evaluate their work together.