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St Benedict's School
Independent school · Ealing
| Address | 54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Pupils | 1149 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Phone | 02088622000 |
| Website | https://www.stbenedicts.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Lent term begins Mon 4 Jan 2027 for U6 students.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Lent term begins Tue 4 Jan 2028 for U6 students.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery Option 1: 8.00am to 1.00pm term time only | £4,259.00 |
| Nursery Option 2: 8.00am to 3.30pm term time only | £6,082.00 |
| Nursery Option 3: 8.00am to 6.00pm term time only | £6,404.00 |
| Pre-Prep Department (aged 4 to 7 years) | £7,063.00 |
| Junior School (aged 7 to 11 years) | £7,850.00 |
| Senior School (aged 11 to 18 years) | £9,295.00 |
| Junior School lunch | £335.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £1,500.00
Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior tuition stated as including VAT. Registration fee £300 for overseas applicants. Deposit refunded on leaving. School minibus £510.00 per term. Sibling reduction 10% for second and subsequent children.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 4+, 7+, 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+
11+ candidates sit the entrance exam (maths and English) and most are invited to a group assessment day; a reference is sought from their current school. 12+-14+ candidates sit an exam and may be interviewed. Closing date 15 November 2026; exam 5 December 2026; offers 12 February 2027. Reception and Junior entry use classroom-based assessments.
- Entrance exam (Mathematics, English)
- Group assessment day (11+)
- Interview (12+ to 14+)
- School reference
- Getting to know you session (Reception)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment with Taster Day (7+)
Registration deadline: Sun 15 Nov 2026
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Chiswick | Stamford Brook, Turnham Green, Chiswick Town Hall, Chiswick/Gunnersbury, South Ealing Road | |
| Richmond | Richmond, Mortlake, Kew Green, Grove Park, South Ealing Station | |
| Kensington (West Ken) | Kensington High Street, Kensington Station, Goldhawk Road Station, Goldhawk Road/Wingate Road, Askew Road, Acton High Street | |
| Harrow | Pinner Station, North Harrow Station, Harrow on the Hill, Roxeth Hill, Sudbury Hill Station, Greenford Road |
Cost: £510.00 per term
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.