St Benedict's School, Ealing
St Benedict's School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Ealing. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Benedict's School in detail
St Benedict's School in its own words
In its own words: "We have a proud academic record of outstanding examination results and our pupils gain places at the UK's top universities. In addition to academic success, St Benedict's recognises the importance of educating the whole person, by encouraging principled leadership, resilience and character in our pupils, and by promoting the Christian values of integrity, fairness and generosity."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, yoga and dance.
On phones, the school says: "During the school day, phones must be switched off and kept out of sight."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Ealing
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Benedict's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Benedict's School are Durston House School (0.3 miles); Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST (0.4 miles, selective); La Chouette School (0.6 miles, Good); and Avenue House School (0.6 miles).
Durston House SchoolNotting Hill & Ealing High School GDSTLa Chouette SchoolAvenue House School
Where pupils go next
Of the 93 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 84% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 7% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 14 pupils (1.2%) received SEN support and 6 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ealing Broadway Station, about 760 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Montpelier Road Ealing, 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 January 2024
Short Visit
8 December 2021
Regulatory Compliance
22 January 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 April 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
25 April 2017
About
St Benedict's School, usually referred to as St Benedict's, is a British co-educational, independent Catholic day school for pupils aged 3–18 situated in Ealing, West London. A Benedictine school, it accepts and educates pupils of all faiths.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£21,189 to £27,885
depending on year group
| Pre-Prep Department (aged 4 to 7 years) Includes VAT | £21,189 a year |
| Junior School (aged 7 to 11 years) Includes VAT | £23,550 a year |
| Senior School (aged 11 to 18 years) Includes VAT | £27,885 a year |
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Ealing - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Benedict's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from St Benedict's School
Sixth Form & Leavers' Prize Giving 2026
10 Sep 2026
St Benedict’s celebrates strong GCSE results for the Class of 2026
20 Aug 2026
St Benedict’s School Celebrates Strongest Ever A Level Results
13 Aug 2026
St Benedict's Fencers Celebrate Outstanding National and International Success
25 Jul 2026
Sixth Form Student Izzy Signs Football Scholarship with American University
3 Jul 2026
St Benedict's Awarded High Performance Learning World Class School Status
30 Jun 2026
From St Benedict's School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with St Benedict's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Benedict's School.
- Let's Leap @ St. Gregory's RC Primary School350m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps At Notting Hill And Ealing High School580m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning, Ealing Central580m away · Not yet graded
- Activate Camps @ Notting Hill & Ealing High School600m away · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Acton and Ealing Broadway790m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Ealing North880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 20 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,149 pupils
1,255 places
106 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ealing
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ealing
Across Ealing council
Places available
3,740
Applications
3,627
Got 1st preference
73.0%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
1.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,149
Total Pupils
735
Boys
414
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about St Benedict's School
What are GCSE results like at St Benedict's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Benedict's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Benedict's School last inspected?
St Benedict's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
How many pupils go to St Benedict's School?
St Benedict's School has around 1149 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Benedict's School?
St Benedict's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Benedict's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Benedict's School: Let's Leap @ St. Gregory's RC Primary School (350m away, registered, not yet graded), Super Camps At Notting Hill And Ealing High School (580m away, registered, not yet graded) and First Class Learning, Ealing Central (580m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Benedict's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 20 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Benedict's School?
St Benedict's School is at 54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, Ealing, W5 2ES.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)