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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.7 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,507
Capacity
1,591
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.3 places it in the top 53% nationally, the percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 26%. Additionally, 68% of pupils progress to university, with 23% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2018Older 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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 68% | 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%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 87 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.1%
Black African19.1%
White Other9.8%
Asian Other8.5%
Asian Indian6.0%
Asian Pakistani6.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.94330, -1.48593 · DE22 1JD
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN138622
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2018.
Is Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 44.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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