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St Benedict's Catholic High School
Kinwarton Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6PX, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.0 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
513
Capacity
798
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0 places it in the top 49% nationally, there is room for improvement in EBacc entry at 28% and the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities at 12%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a commendable university progression rate of 72%.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 28% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% 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%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 25 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
White Other13.5%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.2%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.21759, -1.86633 · B49 6PX
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN143634
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sbe.magnificat.org.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 12 March 2024.
Is St Benedict's Catholic High School a good school?
St Benedict's Catholic High School scores 48.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 High School in GCSEs?
St Benedict's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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