St Benedict's Catholic School

Since the current Headteacher, Imogen Senior, took over the school, I feel there has been a significant decline in both academic standards and the overall quality of leadership. This was previously an excellent, high-performing school with a strong reputation in the local area. Unfortunately, it now appears to be performing among the lowest in the area, which is extremely disappointing. There are concerns about the standard and consistency of teaching, with some lessons falling well below the level that parents would reasonably expect. This, combined with what appears to be weak school management, has had a negative impact on the educational experience of students. I am also very concerned about reports and experiences of inappropriate and, at times, racist behaviour from members of staff. Teachers should set an example for students, yet behaviour from some staff does not appear to reflect the standards of respect, professionalism and inclusion that a school should promote. Overall, it is very sad to see what was once a highly regarded school decline in this way. The school needs stronger leadership, higher and more consistent teaching standards, and a culture in which every student is treated fairly, respectfully and without discrimination.

This school is horrendous ,I have multiple disabilities including autism and this school totally destroyed me,they allowed people to bully me including a student pushing me down the stairs and a student who kept pushing my head infront of a teacher,they blamed ME for the bullying when I was being bullied just because of my disabilities ,this school favorites students and like to belittle the ones they dislike,they are terrible with any form of disability and the majority of the teachers are very very nasty, this school destroyed me and when I tried end my life because of the bullying and left due to it only then acted bothered. They also threatened to call the police on me just because I had an autistic meltdown because I was genuinly terrified to go into school. I never felt safe here or happy.

this is an awful school. absolutely do not send any of your children here. the staff here treat some students in an awful manner. one time my head of year told me it was my fault my friend was off sick and that i was making things worse by asking where she was and if she was okay. i was only 13. not to mention teachers name calling and insulting students in lessons.

They had put my daughter in isolation, because apparently she was vaping. But she’s 18.