St Benet's Catholic Primary School
URN: 142786 • Beccles NR34 9PQ
Overview
- Name
- St Benet's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 142786
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Barlow (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01502712012
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ringsfield Road, Beccles NR34 9PQ
Summary
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, located in Beccles, Suffolk, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 73 pupils, set against a capacity of 119. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds. The Executive Headteacher, Mr. Patrick Kennedy, emphasizes the importance of community, highlighting the supportive relationships among students, staff, and parents.
The curriculum at St Benet's is designed to be both inspiring and inclusive, providing students with a range of opportunities to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including sports and dance clubs, aimed at enhancing students' overall development.
St Benet's actively encourages parental involvement and is open to new families seeking a welcoming educational environment. Interested parents can arrange personal tours to learn more about the school's ethos and offerings. For admissions, applications can be made through the Suffolk County Council website, along with a Supplementary Information Form.
The curriculum at St Benet's is designed to be both inspiring and inclusive, providing students with a range of opportunities to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including sports and dance clubs, aimed at enhancing students' overall development.
St Benet's actively encourages parental involvement and is open to new families seeking a welcoming educational environment. Interested parents can arrange personal tours to learn more about the school's ethos and offerings. For admissions, applications can be made through the Suffolk County Council website, along with a Supplementary Information Form.
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- School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
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Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 119
- Pupils
- 73
- Boys
- 45
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 32.90
- Open date
- 2016-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 45 | 28 | 119 | 32.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 77 | 44 | 33 | 119 | 37.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 78 | 44 | 34 | 119 | 28.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 78 | 44 | 34 | 119 | 28.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 79 | 39 | 40 | 119 | 20.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 90 | 46 | 44 | 119 | 20.00 |
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