St Benedict's Catholic School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RH
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 26% in England
1 of 11 in West Suffolk
Pupils
968
First preferences per place
1.43
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.2 | 51.1 | 49.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 55% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 62% | 66% | 68% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.50 | 0.17 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bury St Edmunds County High School · 0.1 mi · Report card · Top 44% in England
- King Edward VI CEVC School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 42% in England
- Sybil Andrews Academy · 2.7 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Thurston Community College · 4.5 mi · No rating · Top 50% in England
- Ixworth High School · 6.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 21% in England
- Mildenhall College Academy · 10.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 17% in England
Best secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds · Best secondary schools in Suffolk
The neighbourhood
St Benedict's Catholic School is in Howard Estate & Northgate (typical home £245,000, crime low).
What is St Benedict's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's Catholic School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does St Benedict's Catholic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Benedict's Catholic School is in the top 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.