St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
Church Walk, Atherstone, CV9 1PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Atherstone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 26th of 155 primary schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2012, report published 13 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Pupils are proud to be part of the St Benedict's community and say that 'everyone belongs here'. Pupils are happy and enjoy school. There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils. Leaders have made sure that pupils know what to do if they have a worry. Staff deal with bullying effectively. This means that pupils feel safe in school. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They ensure that all pupils get a broad, balanced education and experience. Pupils are keen to learn and they generally achieve well. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour, and pupils meet these expectations exceptionally well. Adults apply the behaviour policy consistently. Pupils know what is expected of them. They are respectful towards adults and kind to each other and have a positive attitude towards learning. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the activities that they participate in as part of the 'Holy Spirit Experience'. For example, they enjoy gardening, sports clubs and the choir. Pupils raise money for charity and contribute to the food bank. They have opportunities to become prayer partners or school councillors or to join the pupil safeguarding team. These experiences help pupils to become responsible citizens.
What the school should improve
- Despite the work leaders are doing to improve attendance, some pupils continue to be persistently absent. This means that these pupils fall behind their peers and do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should continue to work with parents to improve attendance.
- Not all staff are as expert in teaching phonics as leaders would like. There is variability in how well the early reading curriculum is delivered. This means that some pupils are not making as much progress as they could with their reading. Leaders should ensure that all staff receive the guidance they need to teach phonics effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
187 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwoods Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Witherley Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Racemeadow Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Michael Drayton Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Nursery Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Paula Parker
- Phone
- 01827712320
- Address
- Church Walk, Atherstone, CV9 1PS
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 141812
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.