The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,056
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 30.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Lewis-Dale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy currently has 1,056 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy take?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is in Bedlington, NE22 6ED, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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