St Benedict's Catholic College

URN: 115382 • Colchester CO3 3US

Overview

Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
J E Santinelli (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01206549222
Website
Visit
Address
Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US

Summary

St Benedict's Catholic College is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Colchester, Essex, catering to 891 students with a capacity of 876. The college is committed to serving Christian families in the area and promotes values rooted in the Christian faith. It strives to create an inclusive environment that nurtures spiritual, emotional, and academic growth, reflecting its mission statement.

The curriculum at St Benedict's encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as English, mathematics, and science, as well as creative and technical disciplines. The college emphasizes academic success, with recent GCSE results showing that 61% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and mathematics. The school also provides various extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

St Benedict's is dedicated to supporting its students through a caring ethos and robust pastoral care. Facilities include modern teaching rooms, a sports hall, and outdoor spaces, all designed to enhance student learning and well-being. The college encourages parental involvement and offers resources to assist families in supporting their children's education.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
876
Pupils
891
Boys
480
Girls
411
FSM %
9.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 891 480 411 876 9.10
2024-09-11 898 485 413 876 9.80
2023-09-11 879 457 422 876 11.30
2022-09-11 879 457 422 876 11.30
2021-09-11 886 453 433 876 11.50
2020-09-11 878 439 439 876 10.50

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