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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1507 pupils, and a capacity of 1591 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,507

Pupils

1,591

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Derby and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derby before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JD
Local authority
Derby
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138622

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Frequently Asked Questions — Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1591 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derby before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.