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St Benedict's School

Independent school · London, W5 2ES
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-18
  • From £12,183 pa
  • 1,135 pupils
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A warm and engaging school, with a strong moral core. Excellent pastoral care, solid academics, outstanding sport, and a hugely rich extracurricular offering in a well-maintained setting.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,135 ·
Sixth form numbers
212 ·
Religion
RC
Fees
£12,183 - 25,485 pa
Local authority
London Borough of Ealing

Headteacher

Headmaster

Joe Smith

Since 2023, Joe Smith, BA, MEd. Originally from Norfolk, Mr Smith attended the local comprehensive, before taking an English degree at Liverpool University (graduating with a first), and an education Master’s at what is now Brunel University. After a

Entrance

Around 30 places for nursery from age 3 (dependent on ‘school readiness’). At 4+, the school expands to two classes of 20, with new arrivals evaluated ‘in a classroom setting’. A further expansion to three classes at 9+, with candidates for years

Exit

About 10 per cent leave at the end of the junior school (with limited support for application elsewhere), about 15 per cent post GCSE. Virtually all sixth formers go on to university (about 90 per cent to Russell group universities in 2024) and to a

Latest results

In 2024, 65 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 51 per cent A*/A at A level (84 per cent A*-B).

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
44.82
LA avg.
36.16
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

Cross-curricular junior school curriculum includes specialist teaching in art, drama, music and computing – all from reception onwards. Teaching is lively and carefully thought out, aided by a well-stocked library, a large art room, a domestic

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE

Learning support & SEN

About 20 per cent of pupils receive help for specific learning difficulties – commonly dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and ADHD – from a five-strong learning-support team. All pupils are screened on entry, with most issues addressed with careful in-class

0.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
21.8 %
Students with SEN support

Arts & extracurricular

Music is a stand-out strength. The choristers of Ealing Abbey are drawn from the pupils of St Benedict’s Junior School (and receive scholarships for their efforts), delighting parents with the quality of their singing. (‘The choirmaster is

Sport

St Benedict’s has always been a sporty school and the sport it was primarily known for was rugby, but one of the head’s first acts was to introduce football. ‘I’m not a big fan of two terms of one sport; it’s too limited a diet.’ A highly popular

Ethos & heritage

Founded in1902 as an all-boys Catholic school by the monks of Ealing Abbey, St Benedict’s formally separated from the Abbey in 2012 and is now run as a discrete charity with its own governors. It has been co-ed since 2007. Today, Catholic pupils make

Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline

Sadly, the only thing some people know about St Benedict’s is that it suffered historic abuse. Though few new arrivals voice concerns, the school prefers to be open about ‘the elephant in the room’, and past problems have resulted in painstaking

Pupils & parents

The intake, reflective of west London, is largely composed of professional and business-owning dual-income families. At the younger end, families are generally local, higher up they come from a broad sweep, enabled by a coach network extending from

1,135
Number of pupils

Money matters

The school – and parents - feel St Benedict’s offers good value for money, and parents were grateful that the school did its best to minimise the VAT fee rise. Pro-active fundraising and generous families (‘Giving Week’ this year raised nearly

Fee information
£12,183 - 25,485 pa

The last word

A warm and engaging school, with a strong moral core. Excellent pastoral care, solid academics, outstanding sport, and a hugely rich extracurricular offering in a well-maintained setting.

Inspection reports

What the school says

St Benedict’s is a leading independent co-educational Catholic school situated in Ealing, West London. The school has the distinct advantage of offering a seamless education for children aged 3-18, enabling them to grow and thrive from their very first steps in nursery through to their final year in the sixth form. At St Benedict’s, we cultivate principled leadership, resilience and strong character, underpinned by values of integrity, kindness and generosity. Our goal is to equip young people with the skills and qualities they need to thrive - both in the classroom and beyond.

Contact the school

Address

54 Eaton Rise
London
W5 2ES
Get directions

Telephone: 020 8862 2000

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.stbenedicts.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Ealing

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School data & information St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise, London, W5 2ES
1,135 Pupil numbers
212 Sixth form numbers
Our review contains additional results data reported to us by St Benedict's School and is updated annually. See the review

We do not receive results data for this school. Find out more.

GCSE-level results data is not reliably reported on for independent schools. We have chosen to show only the results achieved in individual subjects. Find out more

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 42 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 8
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 8
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 8
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7

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

School
30%
LA avg.
18%
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
44.82
LA avg.
36.16
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 6 A
Psychology GCE A level 20 A
Physics GCE A level 14 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 10 A
Mathematics GCE A level 44 A
History GCE A level 16 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 14 A
Geography GCE A level 20 A
English Literature GCE A level 15 A
Economics GCE A level 24 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 11 A
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 6 A
Chemistry GCE A level 17 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 A
Biology GCE A level 15 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 A*

Entry and exit data

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

Recent feeder schools

SEN overview

St Benedict's 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.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

We are a robust department of trained SpLD specialist teachers, qualified teachers, and a private peripatetic SpLD teacher along with Learning Support Assistants. We cater mainly for dyslexic pupils, although we also have pupils with mild dysgraphia, dyscalculia, sensory impairment, Asperger’s and ADHD. We have also developed our inclusion of disabled students. Our support is delivered through in-class support where differentiation is developed by an additional specialist teacher, as well as withdrawal on a 1:1 or small group basis. When children are withdrawn they follow a specific programme of study. We may also offer early morning booster lessons in maths and literacy for certain students. Outside lesson times, during break times, lunchtimes and after school, pupils may receive additional support. Pupils may also follow spelling and reading programmes and participate in our reading and spelling clubs.

We adhere to the SEN Code of Practice and all SEND students are issued with a Pupil Profile. Pupils are monitored over and above the school tracking each term by all subject teachers contributing to a Pupil Profile Monitoring review which is sent to parents. We work in close liaison with parents, pastoral teams and subject teachers. We have strong relationships with our outreach contacts and liaise closely with external agencies. We foster and enjoy a strong and personal rapport with our SEND pupils, monitoring and assessing them closely and regularly. Programmes of study are tailored to individual needs. We value and respect the contribution of all students and recognise that children may have a different pace of learning and understanding which at times requires additional support.

A separate Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator caters for those with special talents and a variety of activities are organised and made available to them, including attending Gifted and Talented Camps. We acknowledge that children may both have SEN and also be Gifted and Talented.

Updated Jan 2016
0.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
21.8 %
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 Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
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 Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
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
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