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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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