Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

A good academy converter school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy.

Derby, DE221JD Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.31
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.7%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 May 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Duffield Road
Darley Abbey
Derby, DE221JD
Phone
1332557032
Website
stbenedictderby.srscmat.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138622
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JD
Website
https://www.stbenedictderby.srscmat.co.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1591 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Nottingham
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,456
Free School Meals
28.8% (419 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
Ebacc English:
98.8%
Ebacc Entry:
23.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.8%
Ebacc Languages:
45.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.31
Progress 8 Range:
0.13 to 0.50
University Progression:
60.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
87 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.7 (+14.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.3 (+9.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.31 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
81 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
162
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,456 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
History (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(14 students)
Speech & Drama (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire."

Love Belief Integrity Knowledge

Catholic ethos; Diocese of Nottingham; Religious Education and worship are in accordance with the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher: Saint Benedict is a vibrant, progressive and oversubscribed school. High quality teaching with excellent pastoral support are key to enabling pupils to make exceptional progress. The school aims to develop the whole child and grow in faith, rooted in Jesus Christ and Gospel; emphasis on home–school partnership and a broad range of experiences; GCSE results high and Sixth Form thriving.

Facilities

Robert Ludlam Theatre Outdoor Sports Facilities Indoor Sport Facilities Art Spaces

Curriculum Highlights

The Core Curriculum The Tutor Programme The Enrichment Programme The Scholar’s Programme Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Social Ethics Careers Education

Admissions Criteria

The school is part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust; the Admissions Authority is the CMAT; Governors welcome applications from all parents and carers, regardless of faith or background; In-Year Admissions 2025-2026; applications can be made to Derby City Council; notification timelines; right to appeal.

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