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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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