St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
104%
Capacity
395
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Redcar and Cleveland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 395 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 378 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Benedict's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kendra Sill, it falls under Redcar and Cleveland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2523rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 41 in Redcar and Cleveland.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 52 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mersey Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 1LS |
| Headteacher | Kendra Sill |
| Local Authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Number of Pupils | 395 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.3% |
| School Capacity | 395 / 378 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2523rd of 13,686
Nationally
133rd of 677
In North East
12th of 41
In Redcar and Cleveland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
64
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (81% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mersey Road, Redcar
Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 1LS
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