St Benedict's Catholic School

About St Benedict's Catholic School

St Benedict's is a mixed gender Catholic comprehensive secondary school of about 980 pupils. Our school serves both the Catholic and non-Catholic communities of West Suffolk and surrounding areas. We are a high achieving, caring, learning community with a distinctive Catholic ethos.

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Key Facts

Students 980

Head/Principal Mrs Imogen Senior

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 253 responses • 25.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

89.7% positive 10.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.3% positive 4.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.6% positive 6.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

92.1% positive 5.1% negative

My child does well at this school

89.7% positive 7.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 253 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

57.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

51.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.17

Progress 8

Above average

55.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

77.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

59.0% entered EBacc

39.1% achieved EBacc

161 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Kirsty F Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 25, 2023

3.0

"Some Positives, But Room for Improvement"

Our experience of St Benedict's has been mixed. We've been pleased with the school's approach to pastoral care and the opportunities for our child to participate in sports and music. However, we've found the communication from teachers to be inconsistent at times and the workload can be heavy.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Michael T Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A Great Place to Learn and Grow"

St Benedict's has been a great experience for our child. They have been encouraged to develop their skills and pursue their interests, and the school's commitment to social responsibility has really resonated with them. We're grateful for the support of the staff and the opportunity for our child to thrive.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School and Community"

We have been thrilled with St Benedict's since our child started in Year 7. The school's Catholic values and strong sense of community have been a huge part of their development. The facilities are impressive and the teachers are supportive and knowledgeable.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca H Unconfirmed

Parent Aug 22, 2021

4.0

"A Well-Rounded Education"

We were pleased with the education and care our child received at St Benedict's. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and the teachers are passionate about their subjects. We feel that our child gained a well-rounded education and developed valuable skills.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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