--- url: "https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/" school: "St Bernard’s Sixth Form" --- Discover More ↓ [ ![Admissions](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/images/icon/admission.png) Admissions ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form/admissions) [ ![Life in the Sixth Form](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/images/homepage/Untitled_design_(1).png) Life In The Sixth Form ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form/life-in-the-sixth-form) [ ![Course Guide](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/images/icon/course.png) Course Guide ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-courses-and-wider-offering) [ ![Careers](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/images/icon/career.png) Careers ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form/careers) Welcome from ## The Headteacher Deciding where to continue your post-16 education is an important decision. When you choose St Bernard’s you will be joining a strong and diverse community within an environment which nurtures the individual. The Sixth Form occupies a pivotal role in the life of St Bernard’s High School. We are an inclusive community. [ Read Full Message → ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form) ![St Bernard's High School](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/images/4T1A0038__ResizedImageWzYwMCw0MDBd.jpg) Welcome from ## The Head Student Team Our names are Liza, Benita and Melissa and we are proud to be the Head Student Team at St Bernard’s. All three of us, having been students here since Year 7, can proudly say that St Bernard’s has equipped us with skills for the future. [ Read Full Message → ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form/welcome-from-head-of-sixth-form) ### Post-18 Destinations In 2025, our Year 13 students achieved record success in highly competitive fields, including medicine, law, engineering, allied health, economics, finance, and the creative arts. Most students (84%) progressed to higher education, with 79% securing their UCAS first-choice offer. One in five students will study at a Russell Group University, including the Universities of Birmingham, Edinburgh, Durham, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and Southampton. Alongside university destinations, students successfully planned gap years and secured apprenticeships with leading organisations such as BAE Systems, IBM and Google. University Destinations ## Explore Universities Across the UK ![UK Universities Map](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/images/uk-graphic-3.png) 1 #### University of Glasglow University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.gla.ac.uk/) 2 #### University of York Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.york.ac.uk/) #### University of Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/) #### University of Leeds Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/) 3 #### Coventry University Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.coventry.ac.uk/) 4 #### University of Cambridge The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TN, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.cam.ac.uk/) 5 #### University College London Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/) #### City, University of London Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/) #### Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross, London, SE14 6NW, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.gold.ac.uk/) #### University of Greenwich Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9LS, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.gre.ac.uk/) #### Kingston University Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.kingston.ac.uk/) #### London Metropolitan University Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/) #### University of Westminster 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.westminster.ac.uk/) #### Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/) #### Birkbeck, University of London Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HX, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.bbk.ac.uk/) #### King's College London Strand, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.kcl.ac.uk/) #### Imperial College London South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/) #### Middlesex University The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.mdx.ac.uk/) #### University of East London Docklands Campus, University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.uel.ac.uk/) #### SOAS University of London Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.soas.ac.uk/) 6 #### University of Exeter Streatham Campus, Northcote House, Exeter, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/) #### Bournemouth University Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom [View University →](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/) ### Post-16 Destinations In 2025, most students continued their Level 3 studies in a school sixth form (68%) or a college sixth form (31%), with only a small minority studying elsewhere. The A-level route for Level 3 was taken by 79% of students. Around 18% followed a vocational route, including BTECs, while a small number opted for apprenticeships or T Levels. Student Testimonials ## Sixth Form Student Views EO The support system here is something I’m immensely grateful for as teachers notice when you are struggling and guide you through it to make sure you feel that you’re never handling things on your own. This school also gives plenty of opportunities — such as leadership roles, enrichment sessions, conferences and extracurricular activities. Teachers actively encourage students to step outside their comfort zones and build confidence. The disciplinary system is fair, clear and helps students develop accountability in a calm and structured way, preparing them for university, apprenticeships and the workplace. All this combined has shaped my character in a practical way, helping me become more confident, organised and ready for the future. ### Ese Ovie Head Student Z I chose St Bernard’s Sixth Form because of the strong sense of community and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with teachers and fellow students. Our teachers continuously motivate us to perform beyond expectations and support us even when we doubt ourselves. Students are always heard through school councils, feedback forms and leadership opportunities, allowing everyone to contribute to improving the sixth form experience. Joining St Bernard’s was one of the best educational decisions I have made. ### Zainab Deputy Head Student SC What I like most about St Bernard’s Sixth Form is the strong sense of community that is part of everyday life here. Being a smaller sixth form allows teachers to understand how each student learns, creating a supportive environment where nobody feels lost in the crowd. Shared breakfasts, suggestion boxes, our common room and study support room all contribute to a welcoming atmosphere where students feel valued and supported. St Bernard’s is a place where you feel supported, stay motivated and genuinely enjoy your time. ### Susi Cabrelli Deputy Head Student Statistics ## Sixth Form in Numbers 0% Have sustained participation in education, apprenticeships or employment. 0% Have taken up a university place this year. 0% Secured their first or second place offer. 0% Secured places at St Bernard's Sixth Form. ![St Bernard's High School](https://st-bernards-high-school.schudio.com/images/logo/St-Bernards-High-School-Logo-Outline-white.png) ### St Bernard’s Sixth Form Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS [ Tel: 01702 343583 ](tel:01702343583) [ Fax: 01702 390201 ](fax:01702390201) [ Email: office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk ](mailto:office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk) #### Quick Links - [ About Us ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form/life-in-the-sixth-form) - [ Admissions ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form/admissions) - [ Curriculum ](https://sixthform.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/sixth-form/preparing-for-your-a-levels) - [ High School ](https://secondary.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/) #### Information - [ News & Events ](https://secondary.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/parent-information) - [ Term Dates ](https://secondary.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/parent-information/term-dates-and-school-timings) - [ Vacancies ](https://secondary.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/key-information/vacancies) - [ Contact Us ](https://secondary.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/contact) #### Follow Us [StBernardsHS](https://www.facebook.com/StBernardsHS) [stbernardshs](https://www.instagram.com/stbernardshs/) [StBernards\_HS](https://x.com/StBernards_HS) [st-bernard-s-catholic-high-school](https://www.linkedin.com/school/st-bernard-s-catholic-high-school/?originalSubdomain=uk) #### Translate © 2026 St Bernard’s High School. 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