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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,056
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.7%
Attainment 8
41.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
30.5%

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
10.7%
EBacc APS
3.38
EBacc 9-5
4.3%
EBacc 9-4
7.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.00
A*-A Grades
14.8%
A*-B Grades
41.3%
AAB+ %
12.2%

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 75 students entered

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About St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Bedlington, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.0. The school has around 1,056 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

What is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy located?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Bedlington, Northumberland (NE22 6ED).
How many pupils attend St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy has around 1,056 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy with other schools?
View St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy'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 Northumberland.