Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Attainment 8 of 45.3 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 60%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.31
- Confidence interval:
- [0.13, 0.50]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 243 | 45.3 | — | 59.7% | 25.9% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 243 | 49.3 | +0.31 | 64.2% | 35.0% | 4.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 228 | 43.5 | -0.17 | 55.0% | 24.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 240 | 50.2 | +0.16 | 65.0% | 35.0% | 4.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Derby for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138622 |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Hazel Boyce |
| Trust | ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | DE22 1JD |
| Latest pupils | 243 |
| FSM eligible | 30.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD
https://www.stbenedictderby.srscmat.co.uk/1332557032| DfE number | 4607 |
| UKPRN | 10038595 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |