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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington NE22 6ED
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Mary's Catholic School, St Thomas More Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Catholic High School and St Cuthbert's High School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation, Progress and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Destinations.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
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
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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