The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- THE HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mrs Paula Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Walk, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy take?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy is in Atherstone, CV9 1PS, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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