St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 41.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.17
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.37, 0.03]
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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 | 187 | 41.3 | — | 50.8% | 10.7% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 201 | 44.7 | -0.17 | 58.2% | 20.4% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 201 | 45.0 | -0.13 | 57.0% | 26.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 205 | 48.9 | -0.07 | 64.0% | 17.0% | 4.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Northumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141814 |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Suzanne Lewis-Dale |
| Trust | BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | NE22 6ED |
| Latest pupils | 187 |
| FSM eligible | 30.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED
http://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/View local authority page1670822795| DfE number | 4632 |
| UKPRN | 10048924 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Mar 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |