The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.3
13.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,135
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Head
- Headteacher Joe Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDurston House School
Independent · 462m away
La Chouette School
Independent · 916m away
Avenue House School
Independent · 923m away
Ealing Independent College
Independent · 990m away
Clifton Lodge School
Independent · 1.0km away
Insights Independent School
Independent · 1.3km away
Drayton Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Benedict's School a selective school?
Yes. St Benedict's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Benedict's School?
St Benedict's School currently has 1,135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benedict's School take?
St Benedict's School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is St Benedict's School?
St Benedict's School is in W5 2ES, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benedict's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Benedict's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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