St Benedict's Catholic College
URN: 115382 • Colchester CO3 3US
Overview
- Name
- St Benedict's Catholic College
- URN
- 115382
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J E Santinelli (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206549222
- Website
- Visit St Benedict's Catholic College website
- Address
-
Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US
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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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance Attendance Record (governance)
- Register of Business Interests (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Becoming a Governor (governance)
- Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Parents & CarersParents (sen)
- Calendar and Term Dates (calendar)
- Admissions criteria from September 2025 onwards (download)
- Timetable for Admissions and Appeals for New Intake September 2026 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Colchester County High School for Girls (77.7)
- Colchester County High School for Girls (70.2)
- Colchester Royal Grammar School (70.2)
- The Gilberd School (70.2)
- The Stanway School (65.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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