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St Benedict's Catholic High School
Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.9 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
992
Capacity
1,194
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 74% nationally. While 67% of students progress to university, only 14% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 16 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.2 | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 69 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child is happy
80%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
77%
School keeps me informed
74%
Behaviour is good
74%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Black African1.4%
White Other1.3%
Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.54350, -3.56099 · CA28 8UG
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112398
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitest-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Benedict's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Benedict's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 September 2014.
Is St Benedict's Catholic High School a good school?
St Benedict's Catholic High School scores 30.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Benedict's Catholic High School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Benedict's Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Benedict's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Benedict's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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