ST BENEDICT'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL in Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds
Education Centre Information: St Benedict's Catholic School:
Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Suffolk
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of East Anglia
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 624
Number of boys: 319
Number of girls: 305
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 13-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:
St Benedict's Catholic School was founded in 1967. St Benedict's is a comprehensive upper school approximately 570 boys and girls aged from 13 to 18 years. Links with local industry are strong, including participation in the Engineering Education scheme and a two week work experience project in year 10. Extra-curricular activities include sport, drama, music and Duke of Edinburgh Award. 'It has a strong tradition of excellence in the arts.' Art is an area of particular pride, with an annual exhibition of pupils work, and the school choir are 'highly regarded'. Student's especially sixth formers are encouraged to be involved in the community via local Youth Fora and community science. The school aims to work in partnership with parents, the Church and society in order to be a community in which young people are well educated and prepared to be effective Christians in the modern world.
Address:
Address: Beetons Way
Postcode: IP32 6RH
Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds.
Telephone: 01284 753512
Fax: 01284 701927
Website: http://www.st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk
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