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 |
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is performing well, having improved from its previous inspection grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school showcases a strong sense of community where pupils feel safe and well-supported, with positive relationships fostered between staff and students. The curriculum is broad and allows for a depth of understanding, particularly in key subjects such as English, mathematics, and science, while leaders have implemented effective strategies for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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 | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Benet Biscop Catholic Voluntary Aided High School | |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community among pupils and staff
- Well-planned and broad curriculum across key stages
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Positive behavior management resulting in calm lessons
- Comprehensive careers programme with high post-school planning success
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates for some pupils are not high enough
- Limited engagement of key stage 4 pupils in extra-curricular opportunities
- Need for greater depth in understanding British values in the personal development curriculum
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.8% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.11 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.25 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 66 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
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