St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11216 pupils

St Benet's Way, Ouston, DH2 1QXWebsite01914105857

Inspected216 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils216

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils216

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

216 / 210 (103%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Catherine Young

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 73%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

Avg 90%

3.4%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.4%vs 7.3% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 90% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence3.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.3%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed13 pupils (37%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (14%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (11%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (9%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (9%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (6%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils216

Free school meals6.9%

English as additional language2.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British89.8%

Mixed White & African2.3%

White Other1.9%

Asian Other0.9%

White Irish0.9%

Black African0.9%

Pakistani0.9%

Other0.5%

Mixed Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

53 responses

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Trust Performance

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 853.0

Progress 80.36

EBacc entry62.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£7,475

total expenditure per pupil

+£75 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,740

Support staff£1,155

Premises£196

Energy£160

Learning resources£151

Income per pupil£8,023

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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