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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
- Secondary
- West Bedlington NE22 6ED
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Staff encourage students to be mature and independent learners. Poor behaviour rarely interrupts lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe at the school. Majority behave well and lessons proceed calmly.
Current Educational Practices: Effective questioning during lessons helps teachers to check pupils鈥� understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Some pupils struggle to retain knowledge over time but positive impact is visible.
Communication: Families of pupils with SEND are involved in discussing their progress and support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have commissioned two external reviews of SEND provision, improving pupil support plans and training teachers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding concerns are reported quickly through effective systems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying sometimes happens but staff deal with it effectively. There is a climate of respect and tolerance.
Extracurricular Offerings: Younger pupils mainly take up extracurricular opportunities, while Key Stage 4 students are less involved.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is comprehensive with Year 10 work experience planned to return.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Noticeable impact due to improved pupil support plans and regular family discussions.
Subjects Offered: Broad range including humanities, creative subjects, languages, and specialized subjects at Key Stage 5.
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 1106 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Parents who choose to enrol their child at St. Benet Biscop Catholic Academy are deliberately choosing an education within a Catholic school environment.
We are proud of our Catholic heritage and take seriously our duty to instil the Faith in our children and to provide them with support as they navigate their spiritual lives.
Every action we take is infused with the gospel ideals that Jesus Christ taught us, and it is because of these values that students graduate from our institution with a solid intellectual, moral, and spiritual foundation.
Our vision is for our young people to be self-directed learners who question, reflect, and persevere in the pursuit of learning; active contributors who are able to work collaboratively, exercise initiative, take responsible risks, and strive for excellence. This is to prepare our young people for a complex and changing world.
Expansive Education is a crucial element that permeates everything we do in order to realise this vision.
Our school's life is fundamentally impacted by the spiritual aspect.
Students are welcome to retreats held at the Youth Mission village during the academic year. We also celebrate and reflect on our Christian principles through student-led liturgies and assemblies.
The school is proud of the work it conducts all year round to assist a variety of worthwhile charities.
Because parents and carers want their children to attend a school with a genuine spiritual and moral value system, parents of all faiths, including Catholics, prefer to send their kids to St. Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, and our enrollment is growing.
Among order to foster a learning environment where kids feel safe and respect for authority, our ethos encourages Christian principles in both students and faculty.
Regardless of the religious background of your kid, you can be confident that at St. Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, your child will have the chance to explore and develop their spiritual life, personal responsibility, and grow in a safe setting within an atmosphere of smart and appropriate freedom.
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We are proud of our Catholic heritage and take seriously our duty to instil the Faith in our children and to provide them with support as they navigate their spiritual lives.
Every action we take is infused with the gospel ideals that Jesus Christ taught us, and it is because of these values that students graduate from our institution with a solid intellectual, moral, and spiritual foundation.
Our vision is for our young people to be self-directed learners who question, reflect, and persevere in the pursuit of learning; active contributors who are able to work collaboratively, exercise initiative, take responsible risks, and strive for excellence. This is to prepare our young people for a complex and changing world.
Expansive Education is a crucial element that permeates everything we do in order to realise this vision.
Our school's life is fundamentally impacted by the spiritual aspect.
Students are welcome to retreats held at the Youth Mission village during the academic year. We also celebrate and reflect on our Christian principles through student-led liturgies and assemblies.
The school is proud of the work it conducts all year round to assist a variety of worthwhile charities.
Because parents and carers want their children to attend a school with a genuine spiritual and moral value system, parents of all faiths, including Catholics, prefer to send their kids to St. Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, and our enrollment is growing.
Among order to foster a learning environment where kids feel safe and respect for authority, our ethos encourages Christian principles in both students and faculty.
Regardless of the religious background of your kid, you can be confident that at St. Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, your child will have the chance to explore and develop their spiritual life, personal responsibility, and grow in a safe setting within an atmosphere of smart and appropriate freedom.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 22 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.70% | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 45.0 | 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 | 35% | 23.11% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 35% | 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 | 26% | 15.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 6.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 9% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.22 | 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 | 94% | 83.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 127 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 74.91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 29.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 17.57% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.39% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.52% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 48.9 | 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 | 40% | 24.93% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 37.11% | 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 | 17% | 16.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 9.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.4 | 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 | 90% | 85.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 78.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 30.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.74% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.91% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 38% 3 | 21.96% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 35.48% | 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 | 19% | 14.43% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 2 | 5.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 4 | 7.39% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 2.37 | 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 | 92% | 81.35% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 73.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 27.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 29.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 16.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 4.41% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.29% | 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 46.6 | 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% 8 | 19.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 7 | 29.3% | 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 | 29% | 12.39% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 4 | 4.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 2 | 6.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 1.98 | 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 | 95% | 74.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 63.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 21.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4.47% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.53% | 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 44.4 | 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% | 18.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 30.55% | 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 | 27% | 14.15% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 7% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 8.1% | 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 | 96% | 77.35% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 52.82% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 23.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 33.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.18% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.06% | 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 | 30.44 | 30.88 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.76 | 29.13 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.70% | 9.33% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 69 | 85 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 55.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 11.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 20.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.36% | 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 | 35 | 35.1 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.31 | 35.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 16.88% | 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 | 55 | 93 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 56.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.93% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 14.36% | 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 | 30.31 1 | 29.48 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.03 1 | 32.64 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 17.51% | 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 | 95 | 103 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 55.09% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 13.64% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 17.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.91% | 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 | 31.14 1 | 28.87 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.49 1 | 30.58 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.3% | 12.27% | 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 | 10 | 16.18% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 11.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 18.09% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.55% | 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 | 30.16 | 24.51 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.02 | 29.27 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.1% | 10.56% | 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 | 12 | 15.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.91% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 15.82% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.45% | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 16 : 1