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St Benedict's Catholic College
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- Colchester CO3 3US
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� attainment at GCSE in core subjects is above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behaved well and felt a sense of belonging.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and resources needed.
Current Educational Practices: Regular line-management meetings track progress effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Best practice is starting to be shared more effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are satisfied with engagement opportunities.
Communication: School leaders communicate effectively with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Majority of parents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Confident students report issues; prompt action is taken.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New organisational structure aims to improve outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding policies and procedures are secure.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils as individuals and work together effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a range of subjects and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Flexibility in Year 9 helps balance academics and extracurriculars.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum prepares students well for next education stages.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils want more career pathway information before Year 11.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specific support improves progress and attendance for disadvantaged pupils.
Subjects Offered: Strong in English, mathematics, science, and humanities.
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About Us
St Benedict's Catholic College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 898 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. Benedict's Catholic College strives to uphold the principles of our Christian faith in all aspects of everyday life as it serves Christian families in north-east Essex. We take pride in being an inclusive community where intellectual, spiritual, and emotional development are fostered, as stated in our mission statement. We take great pride in our academic excellence and compassionate culture. We believe in putting learning first. At St. Benedict's, instruction takes place in specialised classrooms outfitted with the newest technology. The college is situated on lovely, expansive grounds that have tennis courts, hard play areas, and playing fields. We feature a fully furnished fitness centre and sports hall. Students and staff frequently gather in our chapel for prayer, worship, and contemplation. This website offers a glimpse of our neighbourhood, showcasing children who are growing up to be content, self-assured, and aware young adults. With excellent instruction and a wide range of extracurricular activities, they have many chances to succeed and flourish. You will no doubt notice that St Benedict's has a unique attitude and environment reflected in the pages of this website and our college brochure. I sincerely encourage you to come see our campus in person and look forward to getting to know you.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% |
| 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 | 0.39 | 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 | 54.1 | 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 | 60% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 46.46% | 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 | 50% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 2.88 | 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 | 97% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.73% | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 54.5 | 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 | 61% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 49.94% | 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 | 58% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 3.12 | 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 | 96% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.25% | 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 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% 2 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 5 | 47.05% | 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 | 79% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 2 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 7 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 3 | 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 | 97% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.01% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 39% 17 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 7 | 48.68% | 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 | 62% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 13 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 7 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 3.1 | 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 | 96% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 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 | - | 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 | 56% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 51.46% | 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 | 60% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 18.71% | 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 | 94% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Benedict's Catholic College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1