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St Benedict's Catholic College has an overall rating of 1.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 parent and student reviews on SchoolBrowse. These reviews cover various aspects including safety, teaching quality, communication, wellbeing, facilities, inclusion, and value for money.

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St Benedict's Catholic College

Colchester, United Kingdom

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 3.0

Teaching Quality 2.0

Communication 3.0

Student Wellbeing 3.0

Facilities 2.0

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

52.4

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

53.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.23

Progress 8

Above average

60.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

81.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

46.4% entered EBacc

34.6% achieved EBacc

179 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 5

Parent

Parent Feb 13, 2022

1.0

"Terrible , hate this school"

The teachers insult you, and the lack of good trips and activities is horrible , never again

Safety & Wellbeing 2/5

Teaching & Learning 1/5

Communication 2/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5

Facilities 1/5

Parent

Parent Jul 3, 2021

2.0

"don’t go here save urself"

bad wouldn’t recommend 😍

Safety & Wellbeing 2/5

Teaching & Learning 2/5

Communication 2/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5

Facilities 2/5

Parent

Parent Feb 2, 2021

3.0

"Not great "

Not the best people in my class
A few good teachers
Didn't enjoy my time there!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

Parent

Parent Jan 8, 2021

2.0

"Online Lessons"

The online quality of lessons is appalling

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 2/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 2/5

Parent

Parent Oct 29, 2020

2.0

"....."

are keeping distance from teachers but the distancing with students is ridiculous! no distancing & no masks.

Safety & Wellbeing 2/5

Teaching & Learning 2/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Contact Information

Address Norman Way

Phone 1687876201

Email [email protected]

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Official Ratings

Ofsted Nov 2013

Leadership and Management

Good

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Ofsted Nov 2013

Overall Effectiveness

Good

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Additional Information

Reviews 5

"Terrible , hate this school"

"don’t go here save urself"

"Not great "

"Online Lessons"

"....."

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