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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Goodgraded 29/11/2023Ages 11–191,507 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Derby. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,507 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2023, Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.6 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Derby can view Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 29/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 845.3
England avg 45.1 · was 49.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
England avg 45% · was 51% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry26%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.88
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 33.1
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.3
AAB or better8%
Retention96%
Value added-0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake32.9%
Free school meals32.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language40.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.3%
Attendance92.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher21.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Derby
All schools in Derby →St Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.3 miWalter Evans Church of England Aided Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miInclude - St Matthews0.3 miOld Vicarage School0.4 miLawn Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miBridge Street School0.7 mi
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