St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ridge Terrace Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6ED |
| Phone | 01670822795 |
| Reference Number | 141814 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1056 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.21%
Girls: 53.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 87 | 97 | 184 |
| 8 | 93 | 101 | 194 |
| 9 | 83 | 93 | 176 |
| 10 | 85 | 91 | 176 |
| 11 | 97 | 92 | 189 |
| 12 | 21 | 45 | 66 |
| 13 | 22 | 49 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| African | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-03-09 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2020. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 15 | 96 | 60 | 57 | 2 | 230 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 16 | 83 | 65 | 60 | 6 | 230 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 4 | 45 | 83 | 86 | 12 | 230 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 107 | 12 | 22 | 37 | 28 | 24 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 4 | 43 | 92 | 87 | 4 | 230 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 27 | 22 | 56 | 57 | 60 | 8 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 0 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 35 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 15 | 63 | 55 | 58 | 39 | 230 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 14 | 73 | 62 | 57 | 24 | 230 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 9 | 49 | 72 | 91 | 9 | 230 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 15 | 111 | 47 | 38 | 19 | 230 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 21 | 104 | 35 | 26 | 44 | 230 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 11 | 42 | 73 | 64 | 40 | 230 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 50 | 180 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EQ |
0.08 miles |
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Bedlington West End Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EB |
0.1 miles |
|
Meadowdale Academy
Hazelmere Avenue, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6HA |
0.24 miles |
|
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE |
0.62 miles |
|
Stead Lane Primary School
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS |
1.18 miles |
|
Choppington Primary School
Eastgate, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RR |
1.36 miles |
|
Bedlington Station Primary School
School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ |
1.58 miles |
|
Mowbray Primary School
Stakeford Lane, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5HQ |
2.07 miles |
|
Horton Grange Primary School
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE |
2.1 miles |
|
The Dales School
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE |
2.16 miles |
|
Ringway Primary School
Ringway, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5YP |
2.45 miles |
|
Stakeford Primary School
East Ford Road, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5TZ |
2.48 miles |
|
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3QS |
2.5 miles |
|
Eastlea Primary School
Skipton Close, Northburn Lea, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3ST |
2.68 miles |
|
Burnside Primary School
Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1XZ |
2.72 miles |
|
Morpeth Road Academy
Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5TQ |
2.87 miles |
|
New Delaval Primary School
Delaval Gardens, New Delaval, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA |
3.04 miles |
|
Cramlington Village Primary School
Bowmont Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 2SN |
3.06 miles |
|
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Nairn Road, Parkside Chase, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1RQ |
3.08 miles |
|
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Norham Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0LF |
3.12 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Howard House School
Blue House Farm Road, Bedlington, Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, NE22 6BB |
0.87 miles |
|
Bedlington Academy
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS |
1.67 miles |
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The Apex Academy
Old Hartford School, Scott Street, East Hartford, Northumberland, NE23 3AR |
2.01 miles |
|
Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5DJ |
2.06 miles |
|
The Blyth Academy
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP |
2.34 miles |
|
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA |
3.25 miles |
|
Ashington Academy
Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8DH |
3.28 miles |
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Gilbert Ward Academy
Princess Louise Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS |
3.39 miles |
|
Cramlington Hillcrest School
East View Avenue, East Farm, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1DY |
3.4 miles |
|
Kyloe House
Care of: Northumberland County Council, Morpeth, NE61 2EF |
3.46 miles |
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Bede Academy
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY |
3.47 miles |
|
Gust Independent School
1 Haldane Street, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8SF |
3.73 miles |
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Rosewood Independent School
Ardlea, Station Road End, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6DR |
3.76 miles |
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NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
3.81 miles |
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NCEA Castle School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
3.86 miles |
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Cramlington Learning Village
Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6BN |
3.91 miles |
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The King Edward VI School
Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN |
4.54 miles |