St Benet Biscop Catholic Voluntary Aided High School
URN: 122367 • Bedlington NE22 6ED
Overview
- Name
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Voluntary Aided High School
- URN
- 122367
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Con Todd (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ridge Terrace, Bedlington NE22 6ED
Summary
St Benet Biscop Catholic Voluntary Aided High School, located in Bedlington, Northumberland, serves students aged 11-18 and has a capacity of 784. The school is rooted in the Catholic tradition, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience that fosters personal, moral, and spiritual development. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its RISE values—Respect, Resilience, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Excellence—guiding students in their academic and personal growth.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of Key Stage 4, with specialist teachers delivering a broad range of subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, encouraging students to engage in various opportunities that promote awe and wonder in learning.
St Benet Biscop has a strong commitment to community, welcoming students from across the Northumberland region. The dedicated pastoral team ensures that each child feels nurtured and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging positive contributions to the wider community.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of Key Stage 4, with specialist teachers delivering a broad range of subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, encouraging students to engage in various opportunities that promote awe and wonder in learning.
St Benet Biscop has a strong commitment to community, welcoming students from across the Northumberland region. The dedicated pastoral team ensures that each child feels nurtured and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging positive contributions to the wider community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bedlington Academy (57.6)
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy (51.8)
- Bedlingtonshire Community High School (34.5)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 784
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 784 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 784 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 784 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 784 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 784 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 784 |
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