St Benedict's School - International Brochure

THE SCHOOL

St Benedict’s is London’s leading independent, Catholic, coeducational day school for pupils aged 3 - 18. We provide an exceptional education that is constantly evolving and improving to prepare young people for the 21st century.

St Benedict’s has an excellent reputation for its:

• outstanding academic attainment

• range and quality of co-curricular activities on offer

• opportunities for personal development

• strong sense of community between students, teachers, parents, and alumni

• ethos of faith, mutual respect, and concern for social justice

• excellent careers and further education guidance and provsion

Academic

St Benedict’s has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence. Every year, virtually all our students gain places at the UK’s top 30 universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, and most attend their first-choice university.

Examination Results 2023

A Level

16% of results were awarded A*

41% of results were awarded A* / A

77% of results were awarded A* / B

GCSE

69% of results were awarded 9-7

86% of results were awarded 9-6

“ There is so much going on in the Sixth Form which deepens your subject knowledge and broadens your general education, such as talks visiting speakers, debates and workshops. All the teachers provide a lot of support and you learn well beyond the syllabus. Evan (Upper Sixth student) ”

St Benedict’s Sixth Form

The Sixth Form Centre is separate from the rest of the school but very much part of the St Benedict’s community.

Sixth Form provides excellent preparation for university and beyond.

Most of our students achieve top A level grades and progress to study at prestigious universities.

The Sixth Form years are the most exciting and stimulating years of education - years in which students study what really interests them, discover new aptitudes and stretch themselves to achieve beyond what they had previously imagined.

First and foremost, our sixth formers are individuals, each with their own interests and ambitions, strengths and talents – we will help them find their talents and develop them to the full.

Our wide range of A Level subjects, combined with an outstanding enrichment programme, enable students to develop academically and personally. Seminar-style teaching, regular one-to-one meetings with tutors, and an emphasis on independent learning and research prepare our students exceptionally well for undergraduate work at university.

Students can also study for an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)

A LEVELS

Art & Design

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Classical Civilisation

Computer Science

Drama & Theatre

Economics

English Literature

Geography

History

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Modern Languages and Cultures – French / German / Spanish

Music

Physical Education

Physics

Politics

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

EPQ Level 3

Sixth Form Scholarships

Scholarships at St Benedict’s are designed to recognise outstanding potential across a number of different disciplines.

Here at St Benedict’s we regard a scholarship award as, first and foremost, an honour to the recipient, however in most cases a remission of 10% will be offered toward fees.

Scholarships Offered

Academic

Sports

Pastoral Care

The wellbeing, security and happiness of our students are of the utmost importance to us. Every student has a daily meeting with their personal tutor. They are also actively supported by the Head of Sixth Form and the Careers Department, who offer individual guidance as they make decisions about universities and courses.

Co-Curricular: opportunities for personal development and growth

At St Benedict’s, there is a strong focus on personal development through our outstanding co-curricular programme. St Benedict’s has a distinguished sporting tradition: while many students train and compete at county and national level, everyone is encouraged to enjoy sport, teamwork, and fitness. Music and Drama are both excellent: there is a strong choral tradition, many instrumental ensembles, and frequent concerts demonstrating extremely high levels of musicianship. Termly drama productions have recently included A Doll’s House, and Oliver!

YOUR HOME FROM HOME

St Benedict’s is situated on a spacious site in a quiet, attractive, and safe residential area in the west London borough of Ealing. We are just 30 minutes away from central London – close enough to benefit from its many museums, galleries, theatres, and historic buildings.

St Benedict’s homestay students are welcomed and accommodated by west London families, within easy reach of the school. Our host families are selected with great care by Gabbitas, the education consultancy, and many will already have well established connections with St Benedict’s.

THE BEST OF

Steeped in history combined with modern culture, London is one of the world’s most diverse and thriving cities. Offering everything from a vibrant cultural scene consisting of theatre, fashion, architecture, art, music, fantastic dining and shopping to some of the world’s most historical landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London truly has something for everyone.

Ealing lies in the West of London within close proximity to centre of London. Living and studying in Ealing provides the best of both worlds. While you are only a short tube ride away from the abundance of things London has to offer, studying outside the city centre means that you can also benefit from the vast amenities available in and around Ealing.

Ealing is an impressively green area. It has a great selection of parks around the area with plenty of spaces to explore. At the heart of Ealing lies one of the most popular parks, Walpole Park, home to the historic Pitzhanger Manor.

Mixing the modern with countryside ambience, Ealing has plenty to keep you occupied, whatever your interests may be.

From the great selection of stores and cafes at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre to the vibrant and varied restaurants and leisure at urban Dicken’s Yard development, Ealing offers something for everyone.

During the spring and summer months, Ealing’s outdoor spaces are filled with people enjoying a wide range of festivals, including music events; jazz and blues, as well as a beer festival and an annual comedy festival, meaning there is never a shortage of things to do in Ealing.

GOOD CONNECTIONS

CENTRAL LONDON ON YOUR DOORSTEP

London has world-renowned transport systems, across rail, underground, bus, cycle lanes and motorway links, making it one of the quickest and easiest cities to get around.

St Benedict’s is extremely well-connected by public transport. From Ealing, the London Underground network provides convenient and access to the rest of the city, arriving in Central London in just under 18 minutes via the Elizabeth line. While Heathrow Airport is also located just 18 minutes away, allowing easy access for travelling overseas.

By Train from Ealing Broadway

Underground: Ealing Broadway station benefits from the District and Central Lines with direct access into Central London in under 30 minutes.

Ealing Broadway is also serviced by the Elizabeth Line (officially part of the rail network) with a journey straight into Bond Street in central London taking only 11 minutes.

Rail: First Great Western trains from Ealing Broadway to Paddington take just 10 to 15 minutes providing a gateway to explore the rest of the Britain – whether it be the countryside or other major cities.

The Heathrow Connect service can also get you to the airport in less than 30 minutes for those wanting to travel overseas.

Bus: Ealing is served by an impressive number of bus routes several of which run 24 hour services.

Cycle: Cyclists in Ealing enjoy several cycle routes and cycle lanes around the Borough.

Road: Ealing’s West London location means it has easy access to the M4 and M25 motorways for direct routes to Heathrow in 30 minutes.

YOUR HOMESTAY PARTNER

St Benedict’s is proud to be partnering with Gabbitas as part of our Homestay programme.

For almost 100 years Gabbitas has been helping families living overseas find a ‘home from home’ for their children who are studying in the UK. Traditionally this has been guardianship for international students attending boarding schools, but they are now the market leaders in Day School Hosting.

They were a founding member of AEGIS, the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students, established in 1997.

Gabbitas acts as the educational guardian for each student (under their Child Student visa) This means that as well as ensuring that the host families are suitably matched with students, they are expected to treat them as they would any of their own children.

More information about Gabbitas can be found here: www.gabbitas.com