St Benet's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ringsfield Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9PQ |
| Phone | 01502712012 |
| Reference Number | 142786 |
St Benet’s Catholic Primary School has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school environment is nurturing, with pupils feeling valued and well cared for. Staff have high expectations, and pupils generally exhibit positive behavior and engagement in their learning. The curriculum is well-structured and organized, enabling pupils to retain and recall their learning over time, with strong emphasis on reading and personal development activities. Parents are notably supportive and appreciative of the school's communication and care for their children.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 73 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.64%
Girls: 38.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and well cared for.
- Staff maintain high expectations for learning and behavior.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on reading with a well-planned phonics program.
- Positive behavior and calm learning environment.
- Parents express strong confidence in the school's communication and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff require additional training for effective phonics delivery.
- Inconsistent recap of prior learning can hinder consolidation for some pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Albert Pye Community Primary School
Frederick's Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9UL |
0.34 miles |
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Ravensmere Infant School
Fredericks Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9UL |
0.35 miles |
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Beccles Primary Academy
Ellough Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7AB |
0.91 miles |
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Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
The Boundaries, Geldeston Road, Gillingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0HT |
1.43 miles |
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Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Garden Lane, Worlingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7SB |
1.54 miles |
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Ringsfield Church of England Primary School
School Road, Ringsfield, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8NZ |
1.95 miles |
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Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
The Street, Barnby, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7QB |
3.33 miles |
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Glebeland Community Primary School
Beccles Road, Toft Monks, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0EW |
3.57 miles |
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Ellingham VC Primary School
Church Road, Ellingham, Ellingham Vc Primary School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2PZ |
3.65 miles |
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Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Rider Haggard Way, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2RE |
4.75 miles |
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Ilketshall St Lawrence School
Hogg Lane, Ilketshall St Lawrence, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8ND |
4.88 miles |
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Bungay Primary School
Wingfield Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1HA |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sir John Leman High School
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PG |
0.26 miles |
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Beccles High School
Castle Hill, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BQ |
0.66 miles |
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Turnstone House School
Birtwick Park, Old Bungay Road, Kirby Cane, BUNGAY, Suffolk, NR35 2HP |
3.81 miles |
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Castle EAST School
Hillside Road East, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1JS |
4.41 miles |
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Bungay High School
Queen's Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW |
4.9 miles |