St Benedict's School
St Benedict's School is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Ealing, West London. The school is a Catholic day school offering a seamless education from the age of 3 through to the Sixth Form. The school combines 'strong academic standards with outstanding personal development, and enables all children to develop their full potential.'
Key facts
· St Benedict's School is a day school.
· It is a pre-prep through to senior school and is for boys and girls (coeducational).
· The school welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years.
· St Benedict's School has over 1,000 pupils.
· The school is located in Ealing in West London.
Why choose St Benedict's School?
Headmaster Joe Smith says: 'Like every excellent school, we enable boys and girls to achieve outstanding academic success, to discern their chosen career path and to gain access to top universities. St Benedict’s stands out because it goes well beyond this, by helping children to grow as people, socially, emotionally and spiritually.'
'Here, they are valued as individuals and therefore think as individuals; they discover their unique talents and interests, and develop personal qualities such as resilience, resourcefulness, empathy and imagination. They learn what they have to offer the world and attain the confidence to show principled leadership.'
Attain asked the school, what makes St Benedict's different – and why should parents consider it?
St Benedict's is London's leading independent Catholic co-educational school. Situated in leafy Ealing, it is a successful blend of the traditional and the innovative. Girls and boys aged 3 to 18 thrive in a caring, happy community, benefiting from a seamless education, inspirational teaching, and exceptional pastoral care.
St Benedict's has strong academic standards, with an emphasis on intellectual curiosity and independent learning. We are committed to supporting all children to develop their full potential, by catering for their individual needs and talents at every stage.
At St Benedict's, there is a strong focus on personal development. Our outstanding co-curricular programme builds confidence and enables pupils to excel in the things they enjoy. There is a distinguished sporting tradition and excellent Music and Drama.
We encourage principled leadership, resilience and character and promote integrity, fairness, and generosity to others – Christan values which appeal not only to Catholics but to families of other faiths and of no faith.
The Junior School and Nursery provide a supportive and vibrant environment in which to learn. Sharing excellent facilities with the Senior School helps ease the transition at 11+.
Recent developments include a new Junior School building, new Sixth Form Centre, and Art Department.
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Governance, Inspections and the Head
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Governance
The school is a registered charity managed by a board of governors. Read more on the Charity Commission website.
Inspections
The school was last inspected in December 2021. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.
Head
Joe Smith is Headmaster of St Benedict's School.
St Benedict's School Fees
Leavers' Destinations from St Benedict's School
When pupils leave St Benedict's School, they go on to a number of senior schools including:
No leavers' destinations information is available.
Feeder Schools for St Benedict's School
Pupils who attend St Benedict's School have joined from a number of prep schools including:
No feeder prep school information is available.
St Benedict's School Open Days
Visiting St Benedict's
Open Events at St Benedict's for admissions in September 2024 have now ended. The school will be holding a series of Open Events in May 2024 for admissions in September 2025, with further details available shortly. In the meantime, parents can contact the school to arrange an individual visit and tour of the school.
Recent developments at St Benedict's School
More about St Benedict's School
St Benedict's School's address is 54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, London, W5 2ES. To discover more, visit the St Benedict's School website and contact the Admissions Department to arrange a visit.
Next steps
If you think St Benedict's School might be of interest to your child, visit the St Benedict's School website and make contact with the Admissions Team to arrange a time to visit.