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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

41.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.046.4
2023/2444.746.4
2024/2541.046.0

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
2022/23-0.130.00
2023/24-0.170.00
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
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

National avgSelective avg

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Howard House School
1.4 km away · Other independent special school
Bedlington Academy
2.69 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Apex Academy
3.23 km away · Other independent special school
Cleaswell Hill School
3.32 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
The Blyth Academy
3.77 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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

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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

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