Academy · Suffolk

St Benedict's Catholic School

Secondary
Ages 11–18
Roman Catholic
Sixth form

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Suffolk council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–18
Pupils: 968 (capacity 852)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of East Anglia
Academy trust: OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01284753512
Address: Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RH
Website: st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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