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St Benedict's Catholic School

St Benedict's Catholic School, Bury St Edmunds
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RH

A Good-rated secondary school in Bury St Edmunds.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
976
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.4%
Attainment 8
49.8
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.0%
Basics 9-5
49.7%

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
54.7%
EBacc APS
4.60
EBacc 9-5
22.0%
EBacc 9-4
33.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.80
A*-A Grades
24.7%
A*-B Grades
55.1%
AAB+ %
14.7%

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 86 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About St Benedict's Catholic School

St Benedict's Catholic School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 253 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.8. The school has around 976 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RH | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Apr 2022 — School remains Good (predecessor: St Benedict's Catholic School)
  3. Sept 2016 — Good (predecessor: St Benedict's Catholic School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Benedict's Catholic School

What is St Benedict's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's Catholic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What do parents say about St Benedict's Catholic School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 253 responses): 90% of parents would recommend St Benedict's Catholic School.
What are St Benedict's Catholic School's latest exam results?
St Benedict's Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Benedict's Catholic School located?
St Benedict's Catholic School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP32 6RH).
How many pupils attend St Benedict's Catholic School?
St Benedict's Catholic School has around 976 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Benedict's Catholic School with other schools?
View St Benedict's Catholic School'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 Suffolk.