St Benedict's School

At a glance

Type

Independent school

Ages

3 to 18

Gender

Mixed

Religious character

Roman Catholic

Pupils

1,149 census January 2024

Capacity

1,255

Admissions policy

Selective

Sixth form

Yes

Nursery classes

Yes

Headteacher

Headteacher Joe Smith

Address

54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES

Borough

Ealing

Telephone

02088622000

DfE reference (URN)

101947

Website

stbenedicts.org.uk

Source: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools · daily extract as at 2026-10-07 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Key dates for 2027 entry

Year 3 (7+)

1. AssessmentDate not statedDate not stated

   Assessments for September 2027 entry will be in January and February 2027, includes a Taster Day.

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

Year 7 (11+)

1. Registration deadlineSunday 15 November 2026Closes in 36 days

   Applications for Year 7 2027 entry are now open. Please note applications close Sunday 15 November 2026.

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

2. AssessmentSaturday 5 December 2026In 56 days

   Date of Entrance Examination: Saturday 5 December 2026

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

3. InterviewsTuesday 19 January 2027Upcoming

   Group Assessment Dates: Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 January 2027

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

4. Offers sentFriday 12 February 2027Upcoming

   Formal Offers sent via email: Friday 12 February 2027

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

Year 9 (13+)

1. Registration deadlineSunday 15 November 2026Closes in 36 days

   Applications for September 2027 entry close Sunday 15 November 2026.

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

2. AssessmentSaturday 5 December 2026In 56 days

   Date of Entrance Examination: Saturday 5 December 2026

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

3. InterviewsTuesday 19 January 2027Upcoming

   Interview Dates: Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 January 2027

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

4. Offers sentFriday 12 February 2027Upcoming

   Formal Offers sent via email: Friday 12 February 2027

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

Year 10 (14+)

1. Registration deadlineSunday 15 November 2026Closes in 36 days

   Applications for September 2027 entry close Sunday 15 November 2026.

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

2. AssessmentSaturday 5 December 2026In 56 days

   Date of Entrance Examination: Saturday 5 December 2026

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

3. InterviewsTuesday 19 January 2027Upcoming

   Interview Dates: Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 January 2027

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

4. Offers sentFriday 12 February 2027Upcoming

   Formal Offers sent via email: Friday 12 February 2027

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

Sixth form (16+)

1. Registration deadlineSunday 15 November 2026Closes in 36 days

   Applications for September 2027 entry close Sunday 15 November 2026.

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

2. InterviewsFriday 4 December 2026In 55 days

   Interview Dates: Thursday 3 and Friday 4 December 2026

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

3. Offers sentDate not statedDate not stated

   Formal Offers sent via email: December 2026

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

12+

1. Registration deadlineSunday 15 November 2026Closes in 36 days

   Applications for September 2027 entry close Sunday 15 November 2026.

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

2. AssessmentSaturday 5 December 2026In 56 days

   Date of Entrance Examination: Saturday 5 December 2026

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

3. InterviewsTuesday 19 January 2027Upcoming

   Interview Dates: Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 January 2027

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

4. Offers sentFriday 12 February 2027Upcoming

   Formal Offers sent via email: Friday 12 February 2027

   Source: stbenedicts.org.uk

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A status ("Closes in 12 days") is shown only for a closing date we have checked, worked out from today's date, 10 October 2026. Other dates are printed as the school published them, with its own wording beside them. Dates given only as "early January" are shown as approximate and never counted down. Always confirm with the school or council.

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Open days and tours

1. Open morning · 09:00Thursday 15 October 2026, 09:00

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2. Taster day · Reception, Nursery · 09:00Friday 16 October 2026, 09:00

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3. Open morning · 09:00Wednesday 11 November 2026, 09:00

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4. Taster day · Reception, Nursery · 09:00Friday 13 November 2026, 09:00

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5. Open morning · 09:00Thursday 18 March 2027, 09:00

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Dates as published on the school's own page, read 10 Oct 2026. Schools add and change dates at short notice and most ask you to book: confirm with the school. All open days in London

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. You register directly with the school, usually for a fee, and the school sets its own deadlines, assessments and offer dates, which are separate from the borough process.

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Fees

Day fees for 2026-27, as published by the school (read 9 Oct 2026). The school's page gives these fees including VAT. Lunches, trips and other extras may be charged on top.

Other charges and help with fees

Registration fee

£150 per one_off Non-returnable registration fee, £150 (£300 for overseas applicants), includes VAT Source

Acceptance deposit

£1,500 per one_off Acceptance deposit required to secure place, refunded when pupil leaves the school Source

Lunches

£335 per term School Lunch charge, per term, for Junior School Source

Sibling discount

Second and subsequent children receive a 10% reduction from fees; no reduction for first child Source

Cost to 18 for this school

Source: stbenedicts.org.uk · academic year 2026-27 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Inspection

Source: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools · daily extract as at 2026-10-07 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Results

A level (16 to 18), 2024/25

• A level average result, expressed as a grade2022/23: B+ · 2023/24: B+
  B+This schoolB-EalingB-England, state-funded
• A level average point score per entry2022/23: 42.9 · 2023/24: 44.9
  44.7This school37Ealing35England, state-funded
• Average point score for a student's best 3 A levels2022/23: 42.9 · 2023/24: 45.1
  44.6This school37.1Ealing35.8England, state-funded
• % of A level students achieving AAB or higher including at least 2 facilitating subjects2022/23: 28% · 2023/24: 30%
  40%This school21%Ealing18%England, state-funded
• A level value added score2023/24: 0.36
  0.26This school-0.03England, state-funded

Source: Department for Education, Compare school and college performance · 2024/25 · last checked 9 October 2026 · academic year 2024/25 · 97 pupils in the cohort

GCSE figures from the DfE tables are not shown for independent schools: many of the qualifications they enter, such as IGCSEs, are not counted there.

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Pupils and context

Receiving SEN support

13.2%

With an Education, Health and Care Plan

0.4%

Girls / boys

35% / 65%

Source: Department for Education, Compare school and college performance · 2024/25 · last checked 9 October 2026 · school census 2024/25

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Nearby schools

Schools covering the same ages within about a mile, by straight-line distance (not walking or travel time).

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Compare with similar schools

Side-by-side comparisons with the nearest schools of the same type. Sourced facts only; no winner is declared.

• St Benedict's School and The Japanese School1.3 miles apart
• St Benedict's School and Eden Park Academy2.0 miles apart
• St Benedict's School and International School of London2.0 miles apart
• St Benedict's School and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill3.4 miles apart

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