St Benedict's Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Kinwarton Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 6PX |
| Phone | 01789762888 |
| Reference Number | 143634 |
St Benedict's Catholic High School has made significant strides since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good in overall effectiveness as well as in all evaluated domains. The school benefits from a supportive community atmosphere, where pupils engage well with their learning and feel safe. The leadership has successfully raised expectations and developed a cohesive curriculum that caters to a diverse student body, including those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). In particular, the school's commitment to personal development and well-being is commendable, fostering pupils' confidence and happiness within a respectful environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 513 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.15%
Girls: 51.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 45 | 48 | 93 |
| 8 | 43 | 54 | 97 |
| 9 | 50 | 59 | 109 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| 11 | 62 | 45 | 107 |
| 12 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 13 | 8 | 25 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.5% |
| White, Other | 13.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Benedict's Catholic High School | |
| 22 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
| 17 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community environment that promotes learning, integrity, faith, and excellence.
- Warm and respectful relationships among pupils and staff.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through tailored teaching strategies.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that improves pupil outcomes.
- Robust and high-quality personal, social, health, and economic education.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently check pupils’ understanding across all subjects.
- Attendance issues, particularly among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, affect their progress.
- Insufficient analysis of improvement actions hampers understanding of the effectiveness of strategies.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.7% |
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 | 25.25 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.45 |
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 | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 84 | 22 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 30 | 26 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Name | Distance |
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0.23 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE Primary
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0.28 miles |
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Fortitude School
Seggs Lane, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5HJ |
0.43 miles |
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Great Alne Primary School
School Road, Great Alne, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6HQ |
1.48 miles |
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Haselor, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6LU |
1.72 miles |
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Coughton Lane, Coughton, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5HN |
1.77 miles |
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Temple Grafton CofE Primary School
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2.63 miles |
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2.92 miles |
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Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School
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3.5 miles |
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3.71 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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3.9 miles |
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4 miles |
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4.05 miles |
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Astwood Bank Primary School
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4.44 miles |
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Wilmcote C of E Primary School
Church Road, Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9XD |
4.44 miles |
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Inkberrow Primary School
Main Road, Inkberrow, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR7 4HH |
4.74 miles |
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Welford-on-Avon Primary School
Headland Road, Welford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8ER |
4.87 miles |
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Wootton Wawen CofE Primary School
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4.91 miles |
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Alcester Grammar School
Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED |
0.36 miles |
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Alcester Academy
Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ |
0.44 miles |
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Studley High School
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3.8 miles |
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Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD |
3.93 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH |
4.86 miles |