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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
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- Derby DE22 1JD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, smart, and courteous.
Qualifications and Training: The programme for teachers鈥� professional development is very successful.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use expertise from within the school and from outside sources.
Strengths and Challenges: Newly qualified teachers receive positive support.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents recommend the school and believe it is well led.
Communication: Leaders work effectively with parents to ensure pupils receive the right support.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents believe their child is happy and feels safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold senior leaders stringently to account.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have embedded a culture of high expectations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School records show incidences of bullying are low.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective and leaders have swiftly ensured a culture of vigilance.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Initiatives enable pupils to develop their leadership skills.
Career Counselling Services: A very effectively planned programme of careers education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students make good progress in most subjects and successfully complete their courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs are well supported and making good progress.
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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 1456 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | 62% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.60% | - | 25.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 43.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 22.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.58% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.39% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 42.39% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 19.22% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.22% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 32.77% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 47% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 24.88% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.62% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 15.46% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 2.97 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 42% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 19.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.06% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 1 | 33.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 9 | 49.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 25.47% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 3 | 10.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 7 | 15.26% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 3.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 162 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 40.7% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 29.8% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.4% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 6.7% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 4 | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 2 | 48% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 25.47% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 10.82% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 15.29% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.89% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 158 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 69.89% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 38.11% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 29.22% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.78% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 29.19% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 40.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 13.13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 8.75% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 80.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 162 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 69.44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 41.44% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 30.44% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.22% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.44 | 28.54 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.4 | 26.55 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.60% | 13.53% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 64 | 293 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 53.25% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.25% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 20.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 14.63% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.97 | 31.38 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.74 | 28.67 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 19.14% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 79 | 398 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 62.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 12.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 14.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.65 2 | 27.9 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.20 2 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.8% | 11.07% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 73 | 436 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 61.29% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 9.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 17.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.07 7 | 25.37 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.57 3 | 24.32 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 10.42% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 53.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 12.83% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.29 | 23.44 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.08 | 23.43 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 10.21% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 24 | 57.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 20% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
