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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

State school · Derby, DE22 1JD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,507 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,507 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Derby City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Hazel Boyce

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 20 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 12 %
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 12 %
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy 9 %
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy 8 %
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School 4 %
Ashwood Spencer Academy 4 %
Village Primary Academy 4 %
Lakeside Primary Academy 3 %
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy 3 %
Ashgate Primary School 2 %
Arboretum Primary School 2 %
Wyndham Spencer Academy 2 %
Allenton Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Firs Primary School 2 %
Alvaston Junior Academy 2 %
Oakwood Junior School 2 %
Redwood Primary School 2 %
Shelton Junior School 1 %
Hardwick Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
64%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
39.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.77
LA avg.
33.64
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
89
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.33 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,507
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Duffield Road
Darley Abbey
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 1JD
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Telephone: 01332 557032

Email: mail@saintben.derby.sch.uk

Website: https://www.stbenedictderby.srscmat.co.uk

Local authority: Derby City Council

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School data & information Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD
1,507 Pupil numbers
30.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
31 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
89 Number of teachers
34 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
39.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.30
LA avg.
42.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.31 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 8
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 240 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 240 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 241 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
10.9%
LA avg.
15.1%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.77
LA avg.
33.64
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 B
Physics GCE A level 13 B
Mathematics GCE A level 22 B
History GCE A level 14 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 B
Geography GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 14 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Design and Technology (Engineering) GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 19 B
Biology GCE A level 23 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 26 and has 20 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

As a school, we strive to meet the rights and duties introduced by the SEN and Disabilities Act of 2001 and we actively pursue an approach based on 'inclusion'. This approach seeks to provide an education for all of our students, irrespective of their ability, physical and/or sensory impairment, emotional or behavioural difficulties, which is relevant to their needs. We encourage the fullest possible participation of all our students in the spiritual, educational and social life of the school. The Special Needs Department is composed of four teams of specialists who work together to meet the needs of pupils in the best possible way. These are The Learning Support Team supporting pupils with Learning difficulties; The Enhanced Resource Base Team supporting students with sight and physical difficulties; the Supported Study Room Team supporting students experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties and The Emeral Club Team who offer a nurturing environment to students in years 7 and 8.

1.33 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good
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