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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

State school · Bedlington, NE22 6ED
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,106 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,106 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Northumberland Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Kevin Shepherd

Entrance

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

Meadowdale Academy 22 %
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington 18 %
St Bede's Catholic Primary School 14 %
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 13 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy 6 %
Mowbray Primary School 6 %
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School 3 %
Ringway Primary School 3 %
Central Primary School 2 %
Stead Lane Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
56%
LA avg.
68%
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
63%
LA avg.
64%
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.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
31.16
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

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
67
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,106
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

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Ridge Terrace
Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 6ED
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Telephone: 01670 822795

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk

Local authority: Northumberland Council

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School data & information St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED
1,106 Pupil numbers
24 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
67 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
63%
LA avg.
64%
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
44.70
LA avg.
44.10
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)

-0.17 Score Average
≈ 35% 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 63 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 193 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6

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

School
8%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
20%

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
31.16
LA avg.
34.35
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
Religious Studies GCE A level 21 B
Psychology GCE A level 19 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 17 B
History GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 10 C
English Language GCE A level 12 B
Chemistry GCE A level 6 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 12 C
Biology GCE A level 10 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

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 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.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.1 %
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

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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