St Benedict's Catholic School
URN: 124861 • Bury St Edmunds IP32 6RH
Overview
- Name
- St Benedict's Catholic School
- URN
- 124861
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Imogen Senior (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 6RH
Summary
St Benedict's Catholic School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving approximately 949 students aged 11 to 18. The school is committed to a distinctive Catholic ethos, welcoming both Catholic and non-Catholic families from West Suffolk and surrounding areas. It aims to foster a caring and inclusive environment where all students can achieve their full potential, guided by the Gospel values of wisdom, compassion, and resilience.
The curriculum at St Benedict's is designed to support the practice of the Catholic faith while promoting academic excellence. The school prioritises the spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development of its students, offering a range of extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award. With a strong emphasis on community service and student leadership, the school encourages students to engage actively with their local community.
St Benedict's is dedicated to nurturing a respectful and supportive student body, ensuring that all pupils are well-prepared for life beyond school. The school holds prestigious awards, including the Gold Award for religious studies and the Gold Artsmark, reflecting its commitment to high standards in education and personal development.
The curriculum at St Benedict's is designed to support the practice of the Catholic faith while promoting academic excellence. The school prioritises the spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development of its students, offering a range of extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award. With a strong emphasis on community service and student leadership, the school encourages students to engage actively with their local community.
St Benedict's is dedicated to nurturing a respectful and supportive student body, ensuring that all pupils are well-prepared for life beyond school. The school holds prestigious awards, including the Gold Award for religious studies and the Gold Artsmark, reflecting its commitment to high standards in education and personal development.
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Nearby alternatives
- King Edward VI CEVC School (61.7)
- Thurston Community College (61.0)
- Bury St Edmunds County High School (59.4)
- St Benedict's Catholic School (47.8)
- Bury St Edmunds County Upper School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 949 | 444 | 505 | 852 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 949 | 444 | 505 | 852 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 949 | 444 | 505 | 852 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 949 | 444 | 505 | 852 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 924 | 442 | 482 | 852 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 878 | 429 | 449 | 852 | 8.90 |
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