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St Benedict's Catholic College

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St Benedict's Catholic College

Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
891
Ages
11-16
FSM
9.1%
Attainment 8
54.6
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.1%
Basics 9-5
61.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
45.0%
EBacc APS
4.72
EBacc 9-5
20.0%
EBacc 9-4
35.6%
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About St Benedict's Catholic College

St Benedict's Catholic College is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.6. The school has around 891 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Benedict's Catholic College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Benedict's Catholic College

What is St Benedict's Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's Catholic College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are St Benedict's Catholic College's latest exam results?
St Benedict's Catholic College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Benedict's Catholic College located?
St Benedict's Catholic College is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO3 3US).
How many pupils attend St Benedict's Catholic College?
St Benedict's Catholic College has around 891 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Benedict's Catholic College with other schools?
View St Benedict's Catholic College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.