# St Benedict's Catholic School — Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.1/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 980
- **Principal:** Mrs Imogen Senior

## Contact

- **Address:** Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
- **Phone:** 01284 753512
- **Website:** http://www.st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bury-st-edmunds/st-benedicts-catholic-school-22452

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — 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. *(Oct 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Aug 2021)*

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