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St Benedict's Catholic High School
Kinwarton Road, Alcester B49 6PX
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy Company. (Other schools in this trust include St Augustine's Catholic High School and Trinity Catholic School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions, Environment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor. Destinations at 18 are below average.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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