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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JD

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,507
Ages
11-19
FSM
30.3%
Attainment 8
45.2
Ofsted
Good
May 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.1%
Basics 9-5
37.0%

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
25.9%
EBacc APS
3.87
EBacc 9-5
11.1%
EBacc 9-4
16.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.09
A*-A Grades
16.0%
A*-B Grades
43.6%
AAB+ %
8.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 78 students entered

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About Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Derby, Derby. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. The school has around 1,507 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1JD | More schools in Derby

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. May 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy located?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Derby, Derby (DE22 1JD).
How many pupils attend Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 1,507 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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