St Benedict's Catholic School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Beetons Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6RH |
| Phone | 01284753512 |
| Reference Number | 149285 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 976 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.8%
Girls: 50.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 74 | 178 |
| 8 | 77 | 86 | 163 |
| 9 | 77 | 88 | 165 |
| 10 | 77 | 87 | 164 |
| 11 | 78 | 82 | 160 |
| 12 | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| 13 | 37 | 44 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.1% |
| White, Other | 20.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 Sep 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.9% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.93 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.73 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 114 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 62 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 29 | 15 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Tollgate Primary School
Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6DG |
0.17 miles |
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Howard Community Academy
Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SA |
0.49 miles |
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St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BJ |
0.6 miles |
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Sexton's Manor Primary School
Greene Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3HG |
0.89 miles |
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Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Brooklands Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JX |
1.26 miles |
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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
Bridewell Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1RE |
1.28 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QG |
1.32 miles |
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Sebert Wood Community Primary School
Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EG |
1.89 miles |
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Hardwick Primary School
Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2PW |
1.94 miles |
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South Lee School
Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT |
2.24 miles |
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Abbots Green Primary Academy
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7PJ |
2.26 miles |
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Ickworth Park Primary School
Meadow Drive, Horringer, Meadow Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5SB |
2.76 miles |
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Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6RT |
2.94 miles |
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Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2RJ |
3.04 miles |
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Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 0UA |
4.48 miles |
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Rougham Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Rougham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JJ |
4.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bury St Edmunds County High School
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF |
0.11 miles |
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King Edward VI CEVC School
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH |
0.51 miles |
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West Suffolk College
Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3RL |
0.63 miles |
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Abbeygate Sixth Form College
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU |
0.68 miles |
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Priory School
Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH |
1.29 miles |
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Learning Support, Western Area Education Office
New Shire Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2AR |
1.46 miles |
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Sir Peter Hall School
Airfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ |
2.28 miles |
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Riverwalk School
Mayfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2PD |
2.39 miles |
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Sybil Andrews Academy
Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB |
2.59 miles |
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Culford School
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3.05 miles |
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Thurston Community College
Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB |
4.56 miles |