St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Bedlington, NE22 6ED
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 35% in England
11 of 16 in Northumberland
Pupils
994
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
11.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 44.7 | 41.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 39% | 31% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 38% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 | -0.17 | — |
56% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bedlington Academy · 1.6 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- The Blyth Academy · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Ashington Academy · 3.3 mi · Good · Top 34% in England
- Bede Academy · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- Cramlington Learning Village · 4.0 mi · Report card · Top 48% in England
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School · 3.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 7% in England
The neighbourhood
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is in Bedlington Town (typical home £220,000, crime average).
What is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is in the bottom 35% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.