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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.1 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,056
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that ranks in the top 74% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes, as only 31% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, 64% of graduates proceed to university, with 23% attending top-third institutions, indicating a supportive pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.3 | 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 64% | 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 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Black African2.0%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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55.13266, -1.60489 · NE22 6ED
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN141814
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy a good school?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy scores 30.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Benet Biscop Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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