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St Benedict's Catholic College
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
891
Capacity
876
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 16% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 82%, while 62% achieve grade 5 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 45%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2013Older 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. | 54.7 | Top 16% 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%. | 82% | Top 14% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 45% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.6%
Black African18.6%
White Other13.0%
Mixed Other3.7%
Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.6%
White Irish1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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51.88516, 0.87522 · CO3 3US
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115382
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Benedict's Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
St Benedict's Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2013.
Is St Benedict's Catholic College a good school?
St Benedict's Catholic College scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Benedict's Catholic College in GCSEs?
St Benedict's Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.7. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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