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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 · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

54.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

54.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2354.146.4
2023/2453.546.4
2024/2554.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.390.00
2023/24+0.230.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Colchester County High School for Girls
0 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
St Mary's School for Girls
0.42 km away · Other independent school
Philip Morant School and College
0.49 km away · Academy converter
Good
Kingswode Hoe School
0.7 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Colchester Royal Grammar School
0.83 km away · Academy converter
Inadequate

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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