St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester, B49 6PX · Warwickshire · secondary school
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22nd of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.5/10 against 737 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.3 · 21 | 30% | 0.63 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.33 · 74 | 25% | 1.86 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.5 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Benedict's Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.33 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, participate in poetry, and attend residential retreats.
Getting in
The published school roll is 455 pupils against a stated capacity of 798. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the national median for Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How are residential retreats organised to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about St Benedict's Catholic High School
Overview
St Benedict’s Catholic High School is described as a place where leaders and pupils share "high aspirations" and uphold values of "learning, integrity, faith and excellence." The report highlights a "purposeful atmosphere" with "warm and respectful" relationships, noting that pupils work hard and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The school has developed a "highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum" that leads to improved outcomes at the end of key stage 4.
- Teachers effectively support pupils with SEND using "pupil passports" to adapt teaching, ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum.
- Strategies to support reading, such as specialist phonics intervention and modelling during registration, are "helping to improve pupils’ reading across the school."
- Pupils’ personal development is prioritised through clubs, charity work, and a "well planned and sequenced" PSHE curriculum covering topics like online safety and healthy relationships.
- Staff feel "very well supported" by leaders who carefully consider workload and consult on policy changes.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently check if pupils have secured key knowledge before moving on, causing some to struggle with new learning.
- Attendance is higher than it should be, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, which holds back their progress.
- The school has not fully evaluated the effectiveness of its improvement strategies, lacking a precise understanding of why disadvantaged pupils’ progress is not as strong as it should be.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a "robust and rigorous focus" by leaders and an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 40.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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