St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Mersey Road, Redcar, TS10 1LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Redcar for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 65 schools in Redcar and Cleveland. It ranks 7th of 16 primary schools in Redcar. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 May 2018, report published 18 June 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2023

Pupils are proud to attend this school. They are inspired by the Catholic ethos of the school. Pupils live out the school motto of 'pray together, learn together'. This helps them care for each other and the wider community. Pupils enjoy school. They are safe and happy. Leaders have introduced a well-considered curriculum throughout school. Pupils are excited by their learning. They take pride in their work. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given the right support in lessons. Children in the early years benefit from an excellent curriculum. Pupils achieve well in this school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary at all times of the school day. They develop a positive attitude to learning. Pupils treat each other and staff with high levels of respect. They attend school well. The school provides an exceptional variety of activities at lunchtimes. This helps pupils develop friendships across year groups. Bullying is not an issue. The school teaches pupils how to use the internet safely. Pupils are encouraged by the 'fruits of the spirit' award. This helps them to try their best.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

54 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

387 pupils on roll, with places for 378

Eligible for free school meals29.2%

29.2%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.8%

2.8%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.1%

10.1%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Newcomen Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding93% met the expected standard
Coatham Church of England Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
Lakes Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Riverdale Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard43% met the expected standard
Zetland Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Kendra Sill
Address
Mersey Road, Redcar, TS10 1LS
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
URN
142272

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.