The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 66% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 65.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Nadia El-Telbani
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMelrose School
Special school · Very close
Cricket Green School
Special school · 501m away
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Oak Tree Primary School
Independent · 716m away
RISE Education
Independent · 751m away
Liberty Woodland School
Independent · 782m away
Cranmer Primary School
Primary · 979m away
Jus'T'Learn
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Benedict Academy?
Benedict Academy currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benedict Academy take?
Benedict Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benedict Academy?
Benedict Academy is in Mitcham, CR4 3BE, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benedict Academy have a sixth form?
No, Benedict Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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