St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

GoodSecondaryAges 11–181,056 pupils

Ridge Terrace, NE22 6EDWebsite01670822795

Good1,056 pupilsAges 11–18

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,056

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,056

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,056 / 1,140 (93%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mrs Suzanne Lewis-Dale

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 41.3

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

11.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.1%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence29.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate39.4%

Permanent exclusion rate1.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health67 pupils (38%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder41 pupils (23%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty30 pupils (17%)

Speech, Language & Communication18 pupils (10%)

Specific Learning Difficulty15 pupils (8%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)67

Teaching assistants (FTE)18

Support staff (FTE)43

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,056

Free school meals27.7%

English as additional language6.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.5%

Asian Other2.3%

Indian2.1%

Black African2.0%

White Other1.9%

Other1.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Unclassified1.1%

Mixed Other0.8%

White Irish0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Chinese0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

Bangladeshi0.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Leavers' Destinations

86.0%

to education

Sixth Form40.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET4.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 851.5

Progress 80.27

EBacc entry49.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£7,580

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,020 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,712

Support staff£0

Premises£0

Energy£137

Learning resources£266

Income per pupil£7,814

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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