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St Benedict's Catholic College
Goodgraded 19/07/2023Ages 11–16891 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Benedict's Catholic College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Colchester, within the Essex local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 891 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/07/2023, St Benedict's Catholic College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 54.1 and 63% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Colchester can view St Benedict's Catholic College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence16.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals9.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 854.7
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
Grade 4+ English & maths82%
EBacc entry45%
EBacc average point score4.72
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Colchester
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