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Welcome to St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

We are delighted that you are considering joining St Benet Biscop Sixth Form as a place to continue your studies. We recognise that this stage in your life is crucial in establishing the key skills and preparation for life beyond school, whether that be at university, further education or in the workplace. Whether you’re moving up from our school or joining us from elsewhere, our Sixth Form offers a highly distinctive experience.Being the only mixed Catholic Sixth Form in Northumberland, our Sixth Form is a vibrant and energetic place to study. Sixth Form life involves much more than simply academic study. At St Benet Biscop, we are proud of the provision we offer, which allows students to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge, as well as providing many opportunities for students to develop as individuals in a more social, moral and spiritual sense.Our Sixth Form is characterised by its strong sense of community, and wide-ranging curriculum and extra- curricular opportunities. We have a highly dedicated team of teachers and leaders, as well as a highly talented and industrious student body, characterised by its enthusiasm, talents and intelligence.

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,056 Total

No. of Boys

488 (46.2%)

No. of Girls

568 (53.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.36%

A*/A grades

12.24%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

84%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:43%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

43%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

21%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:92%
England:63%

Further education

School:5%
England:4%

Employment

School:21%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:7%
England:26%


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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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We want you to be the best that you can be in and out of the classroom. That’s why all students in St Benet Biscop Sixth Form get involved and complement their academic studies by taking advantage of some form of enrichment activity. Please refer to our latest prospectus or talk to present Sixth Formers at our open evening about our opportunities.

Team Sports
Year 12 Enterprise Project
Individual Work Experience
School Show and Open Mic Nights
Peer Mentoring

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed