Benedict Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Merton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Benedict Academy.

Mitcham, CR43BE Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
84.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 100.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Road
Mitcham, CR43BE
Phone
2086484726
Website
benedictacademy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147970
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BE
Website
https://benedictacademy.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
169
Free School Meals
70.8% (120 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
100.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
30.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
116.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
100.0 (+41.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
30.0 (+22.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 111.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
169 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

PUPAC: Passion, Urgency, Positivity, Aspiration, Commitment STEP values: Passion, Urgency, Positivity, Aspiration, Commitment to Anti-Racism

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Head Teacher Nadia El-Telbani, emphasising Benedict Academy's commitment to providing an excellent education, including an inclusive ethos, and preparing pupils as global citizens with values such as hard work, kindness, courtesy, self-control and gratitude.

Facilities

Hall Field Classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is the biggest indicator of academic success and is at the heart of the curriculum. A carefully sequenced, broad and balanced curriculum that develops powerful knowledge, skills, concepts and values. Learning is a change in long-term memory; teacher-directed instruction in small steps with explicit links between concepts. Focus on mastery; promote deep understanding before moving on. Deliberate practice with frequent retrieval and systematic feedback. Regular retrieval of knowledge and frequent assessment to support progression.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club/Midday Meal Supervisor: Kerry Cousins; Midday Meal Supervisor: Farhana Khalil

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