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St Benedict's Catholic High School

State school · Alcester, B49 6PX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 566 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
566 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Warwickshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Claire Paddock

Entrance

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

OtherUnkn 28 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 19 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 18 %
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 10 %
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 7 %
Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School 5 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 4 %
St Nicholas CofE Primary 4 %
Dunnington CofE Primary School 4 %
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Exit

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

School
58%
LA avg.
65%
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

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

School
74%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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.

Average points score (2024)

School
24.21
LA avg.
35.58
Eng. avg.
35.69
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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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
26
Number of teachers
22:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

566
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Kinwarton Road
Alcester
Warwickshire
B49 6PX
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Telephone: 01789 762888

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sbe.magnificat.org.uk

Local authority: Warwickshire Council

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School data & information St Benedict's Catholic High School Kinwarton Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6PX
566 Pupil numbers
22 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
22:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
26 Number of teachers
3 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
74%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%

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.
47.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

0.33 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 24 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5

Average points score (2024)

School
24.21
LA avg.
35.58
Eng. avg.
35.69

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 10 C
Psychology GCE A level 10 C
History GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 C
Biology GCE A level 8 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Benedict's Catholic High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
18.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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