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St Benedict's Catholic School

Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RH

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

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2016

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

49.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2353.246.4
2023/2451.146.4
2024/2549.846.0

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+0.500.00
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
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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 86 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Bury St Edmunds County High School
0.18 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Albany
0.72 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Inadequate
King Edward VI CEVC School
0.82 km away · Voluntary controlled school
Good
West Suffolk College
1.01 km away · Further education
Abbeygate Sixth Form College
1.09 km away · Free schools 16 to 19

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

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