St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
Atherstone, CV9 1PS · Warwickshire · primary school
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34th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 — 8.7/10 against 2,220 of them, against 7.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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 Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Outdoor Pursuits Club and attend retreat days. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Outdoor Pursuits Club operate during term time? What specific activities are included in the retreat days? How does the school support pupils who join mid-year?
What Ofsted said about St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
Overview
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and are proud to belong. Leaders provide a broad, ambitious curriculum with high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a nurturing environment where staff go ‘above and beyond to care for the whole child’.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exceptionally well’ met behaviour expectations, showing respect and kindness towards adults and peers.
- The curriculum is ‘broad, rich and ambitious’, with teachers breaking information into small steps and checking knowledge regularly.
- Children in early years ‘get off to a great start’ with purposeful and fun activities in Reception.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive effective, targeted support to learn alongside peers.
- There is an ‘effective, well-planned offer for pupils’ wider development’, including cultural experiences and charity work.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to work with parents to improve attendance, as some pupils remain persistently absent and fall behind.
- Leaders should ensure all staff receive guidance to teach phonics effectively, addressing variability in how well early reading is delivered.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘robust safeguarding culture’ where staff receive regular training and respond to concerns timely.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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