St Benedict's Catholic College Catchment Area
St Benedict's Catholic College is a voluntary aided secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 891 pupils, and a capacity of 876 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
891
Pupils
876
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
St Benedict's Catholic College Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Benedict's Catholic College is managed by Essex 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.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →St Benedict's Catholic College — School Information
- Full address
- Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 9.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115382
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If St Benedict's Catholic College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Benedict's Catholic College
Is St Benedict's Catholic College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Benedict's Catholic College currently has 891 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 876 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Benedict's Catholic College? ▾
St Benedict's Catholic College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Benedict's Catholic College cover? ▾
St Benedict's Catholic College is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Benedict's Catholic College? ▾
St Benedict's Catholic College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.