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St Benedict's Catholic School
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RH, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.9 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
976
Capacity
852
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.8 places it in the top 30% nationally, and 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, while 77% of pupils progress to university, only 38% gain admission to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2016Older 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. | 49.8 | Top 30% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 55% | Top 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%. | 33% | Top 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (253 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Progress is communicated
93%
School has high expectations
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
85%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.1%
White Other20.2%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Indian3.9%
Other2.7%
Asian Other2.5%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.25823, 0.70199 · IP32 6RH
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN149285
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Benedict's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Benedict's Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2016.
Is St Benedict's Catholic School a good school?
St Benedict's Catholic School scores 69.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 School?
Based on 253 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Benedict's Catholic School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Benedict's Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Benedict's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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