St Benedict's Catholic School
URN: 149285 • Bury St Edmunds IP32 6RH
Overview
- Name
- St Benedict's Catholic School
- URN
- 149285
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Imogen Senior (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01284753512
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 6RH
Summary
St Benedict's Catholic School is a mixed gender secondary academy located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving approximately 976 students aged 11 to 18. The school embraces a Catholic ethos, welcoming both Catholic and non-Catholic families from West Suffolk and surrounding areas. Its mission is to support all students in achieving their full potential through a curriculum grounded in Gospel values, emphasizing wisdom, compassion, and resilience.
The school is committed to inclusivity, nurturing students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. St Benedict's offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including leadership opportunities, charity work, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, fostering personal growth and community engagement. The school has received recognition for its high standards in religious studies and the arts, holding both the Gold Award for religious studies and the Gold Artsmark.
St Benedict's prioritises the spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for life beyond school. The supportive learning environment encourages students to develop not only academically but also as responsible and compassionate individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
The school is committed to inclusivity, nurturing students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. St Benedict's offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including leadership opportunities, charity work, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, fostering personal growth and community engagement. The school has received recognition for its high standards in religious studies and the arts, holding both the Gold Award for religious studies and the Gold Artsmark.
St Benedict's prioritises the spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for life beyond school. The supportive learning environment encourages students to develop not only academically but also as responsible and compassionate individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governors’ Information & Duties (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) ReportSpecial Educational Needs (SEN) Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Benedict's Catholic School (65.3)
- King Edward VI CEVC School (61.7)
- Thurston Community College (61.0)
- Bury St Edmunds County High School (59.4)
- Bury St Edmunds County Upper School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 852
- Pupils
- 976
- Boys
- 486
- Girls
- 490
- FSM %
- 12.40
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 976 | 486 | 490 | 852 | 12.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 976 | 449 | 527 | 852 | 11.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 852 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 852 |
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