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Benedict Academy earns Outstanding in all areas in latest Ofsted report from October 2024!

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Committed to improving the life chances of all children

Where we have the capacity to make a difference we are morally bound to do so.

We understand that our pupils are the future of our community. Therefore, everything we do at Benedict Academy strives to ensure that each child is successful; better placed to make knowledge-informed decisions about their future, and that of the world.

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Thank you so much, Siobhan! It was a day to remember.— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) January 21, 2025

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So great to have the Pupil Parliaments from @BenedictAcad, @ParkAcad and @DL_Academy visit us yesterday! I'm sure there were some future MPs in these groups. All schools in Mitcham and Morden are invited to visit me in Parliament for your own tour soon! pic.twitter.com/X2vwDTlsY9— Siobhain McDonagh (@Siobhain_Mc) January 21, 2025

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Our Pupil Parliament had an incredible trip to the House of Commons, meeting with @Siobhain_Mc to learn about democracy and how Parliament works. A fantastic opportunity to inspire future leaders! 🏛️✨ #PupilParliament #DemocracyInAction @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/9a11KaoPDw— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) January 20, 2025

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Our Pupil Parliament representatives had a fanatic day out at Houses of Parliament in Westminster. They met an MP, and learned all about the history of the famous landmark. Thank you to Siobhan Mcdonagh for organising. pic.twitter.com/SO2LrWeItA— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) January 20, 2025

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What a day! It was wonderful to visit @Siobhain_Mc with our own Pupil Parliament representatives, and that of our sister academies @ParkAcad and @DL_Academy. We were inspired by the trip and hope to be back enacting change ourselves in 20+ years time! pic.twitter.com/JoVL3WLmsR— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) January 20, 2025

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Year 6 were so excited to take part in an art session, decorating fish with a range of materials @KCSWimbledon . Thanks so much for having us!!🐠🐟🎨🖌️ pic.twitter.com/GQ1YQdKyzf— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) January 17, 2025

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Very proud of our Nursery and Reception thespians, who told the Nativity story to avidly-listening parents and carers today! ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/6hP1zdBiCy— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 17, 2024

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Today, Year 6 did a wonderful job making some tasty pizzas during DT. 🍕 pic.twitter.com/P5ffpc8OYk— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 16, 2024

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The Nativity dress rehearsal was spectacular! Nursery and Reception sang all the Christmas favourites and everyone left this 'bleak mid-winter' with full hearts. ❄️👼🏻🕯️🎶 pic.twitter.com/A9f8ypSzFp— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 16, 2024

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The festivities continued at Benedict with the Year 4, 5 and 6 Winter Disco! Children were sleighing on the dancefloor! pic.twitter.com/bfD2kExXct— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 12, 2024

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I have lived in Merton all my life and visited this school years ago! When I drove past today and saw the Ofsted outcome, I was impressed! This is an exceptional achievement and thoroughly well-deserved! Well done all - so positive for the community and the pupils! 🎉🎊 https://t.co/NndBBqFamQ— Shareen Wilkinson FCCT (@ShareenAdvice) December 12, 2024

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Thanks for hosting @DL_Academy! https://t.co/sExOEDpRaB— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 12, 2024

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I'm not sure who had more fun, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 or Mr Wallace! Thank you for all of the party animals that came to the disco this evening, and for the magical elves who helped to set up this afternoon! 🪩 pic.twitter.com/0hFncfMoA7— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 11, 2024

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Santa popped by for a flying visit during our Christmas Lunch today! A huge thank you to our incredible @thesteptrust catering team! We were full of delicious food and jokes from our crackers by the end! 🎅🎄 pic.twitter.com/lsj1RZ4HiZ— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 11, 2024

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Pupil Parliament spread the festive cheer at Benedict by decorating our school ahead of the Winter Disco and Carol Concert. ⛄❄️🌟🛷🦌🕯️🎄🤶🏻🎶🍊 pic.twitter.com/I7ihQ3nRrC— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 9, 2024

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Year 6 continued their project on our imagined underwater worlds filled with spectacular sea creatures. They used water resistant crayons and watercolour. The bright colours cheered us all up on the grey day.🎨🖍️🪼🦈 🐠🪸 pic.twitter.com/d3CZAXfaeX— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 9, 2024

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On Friday our Year 1 pupils visited Mitcham Parish Church to see where Christians worship. They met the priest and asked questions about what different objects in the church were used for. pic.twitter.com/F2ZVTXuBP2— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 8, 2024

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Year 3 to 5 are having a magical time at the the Wizard of Oz. Thank you @MertonArtsSpace pic.twitter.com/MKjUx2TMyc— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 5, 2024

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Year 6 have been taking part in the 'Drawing Together Workshop' with Kings Wimbledon. Pupils thought carefully about composition and pattern and will be continuing this project over 3 weeks. We cannot wait to see their final pieces! 🖼️✏️ 🐠🦈 pic.twitter.com/CHS26pBL1x— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) December 2, 2024

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Phonics

67%

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National tba (2024)

Multiplication Check

24.8

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National tba (2024)

Key Stage 2

100%

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73% National (2024)

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Reading

74% National (2024)

100%

Writing

72% National (2024)

100%

GPS

72% National (2024)

100%

Combined

61% (National 2024)

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