Benedict Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

This is an exceptional school where pupils flourish. The school has the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils, including children in the early years, rise to these expectations at every opportunity. Pupils take great pride in their school and their behaviour is impeccable. They work hard in lessons and thrive when challenged. Pupils make exceptional progress from their starting points in the early years to the end of Year 6. The school's published outcomes are high. Pupils are very well supported to develop more widely. They feel happy and safe. Pupils are taught to be responsible and caring citizens. They represent the school's values including 'commitment' and 'aspiration', at every opportunity. For example, by supporting charities in the local area or taking on positions of responsibility in school, such as pupil librarians or as a playground buddy. The school's curriculum is rich and ambitious. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Pupils visit a wide range of interesting places such as museums and art galleries. They talk enthusiastically about how such visits help them in their learning.

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