St Benedict's School
School summary
Rooted in the Benedictine tradition since 1902, St Benedict's is a large Roman Catholic independent school in Ealing that educates boys and girls right through from age three to eighteen. With around 1,133 pupils, including a sixth form of just over 200, it offers continuity across the full age range. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall in its most recent inspection, while singling out pupils' personal development as excellent and confirming that all compliance standards were met.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
70%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
51%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
83%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 January 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 70% of GCSE grades reached 9 to 7, against a national average of 23%, and at A-level 51% of entries were graded A*-A, comfortably ahead of the 28% national figure. The sixth form follows a broad academic A-level programme, with sciences, mathematics, history, geography and economics among the most popular choices, supplemented by the EPQ for independent research. Around 13% of pupils receive SEN support, and academic scholarships are available for strong candidates at entry.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Joe Smith
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 212
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a visible part of school life, with rugby and football as the main team games, and a sports scholarship recognises promising athletes. Modern languages run to French, Spanish and German, while subjects such as drama, music and classical civilisation broaden the wider curriculum.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1902
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.22%
- EHC plans
- 0.44%
Mobile phone policy
Phones must be switched off and not visible during school day (8.30-4.15). Outside these times, phones used discreetly and appropriately. Sixth formers allowed to use phones in sixth form centre, sixth form café and in lessons when asked by teachers. Photography/video prohibited during school activities.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,525 - £26,769
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.