To seek wholeness through faith, quest & learning...
ST BENET BISCOP
CATHOLIC ACADEMY
... to become what God intends us to be
WELCOME
TO ST BENET BISCOP
Thank you for your interest in our school. St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is a large, successful 11-18 secondary school located against the beautiful backdrop of Northumberland, in the North East of England. As a popular school, our students travel from across the Northumberland region to attend our school, and we are proud of the comprehensive intake that makes up the identity of our school.
With a long, proud history of serving the local community, St Benet Biscop aims to provide a wide ranging and holistic educational experience. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, St Benet Biscop provides students with the values that will allow them to grow, develop and ultimately contribute to the communities in which they belong.
Welcome from OUR HEADTEACHER
It is truly a privilege to be Headteacher at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy. At St Benet Biscop we believe that every individual, made in the image of God, has the right to achieve their potential and to Rise up and Shine.
It is important to us that our students have a full and rounded educational experience, with many opportunities to experience awe and wonder in the world, and to develop personally, morally and spiritually. Our experienced staff and pastoral team support this and as a community we work together to ensure that every child is nurtured, has a sense of belonging, significance and values and reaches their potential.
The development of values shapes our student's character, to live out these values in positive daily actions through stewardship and this expands beyond school and the local community. Our RISE values run through all aspects of school life at St Benet Biscop.
Our Mission Statement provides the foundations to our school, and all that we do. As a school, we aim to:
To seek wholeness,
Through faith, quest and learning
To become what God intends us to be
Respect
St Benet Biscop students are respectful and kind and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, acting to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We have respect for self, for others and keep each other safe.
Resilience
St Benet Biscop students ‘stick at it’ remain positive and have the strength to persevere.
We see mistakes as opportunities to learn and show resilience. Students challenge themselves to do it better next time seeing mistakes as opportunities to learn.
Integrity
St Benet Biscop students are truthful and honest in all areas of life, living out their values.
When faced with tough decisions and hard choices, they do the right thing, even when it’s difficult or when no-one is looking. They give their word and keep promises.
Self-Discipline
St Benet Biscop students follow the rules; first time, every time. They are respectful and kind to all members of our school community and its visitors. In and outside of lessons they positively encourage each other to learn.
Excellence
St Benet Biscop students work hard and have high expectations striving for excellence in all they do. They are determined to get better and understand that the journey is as important as the destination. We celebrate effort and excellence through our culture of rewards.
Visiting us, and meeting our students and staff is the best way to see these values lived out. If you would like to visit our school, please contact the school reception to book a tour of the school and experience life at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy.
Suzanne Lewis-Dale
Headteacher
