The STEP Community
East Sussex
South London
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.
Making a difference and shaping the future
Stories from our community
We had PC Mark Towler in go visit Year 6 yesterday afternoon. He spoke to the children about how to stay alert and safe. The children were invited to ask as many questions as they wished and were impressed with Mark's anecdotal nuggets of wisdom. pic.twitter.com/k6pXKEbyIO— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) October 17, 2024
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Pupil Parliament wowed Benedict students in their assembly yesterday sharing their own research as part of Black History Month. The children were told of key figures that have contributed to our society. 🗺️ pic.twitter.com/7JNx8BPdkG— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) October 17, 2024
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Last week on Thursday 10th October, we celebrated World Mental Health Day. To spread the awareness - and some cheer - we loved spotting the yellow accessories in and around school! pic.twitter.com/JpIZmcM0Zg— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) October 16, 2024
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Thanks @lonbookproject for lending us the Pop Up Book Hut, and donating hundreds of books for our children to read and enjoy on the school site and at home! Pupil Parliament members Kuba and Prince were on hand to support with their recommendations! #loveofreading 📚 pic.twitter.com/KlRbbV80v1— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) October 2, 2024
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This year we're been supported by @lonbookproject to help in our work to promote a love of reading. From next week during the children's break times and lunch times, they will be able to select books from the Pop Up Book Hut and take it it home to read for free! pic.twitter.com/YmerYDFFfP— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) September 28, 2024
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This week the children have loved resuming their whole-class music sessions! Today children in Key Stage 1 resumed their work as part of the Mini Musicians pilot study with @mertonmusic. Also starting this week was our R-6 band club, where the children produced their first piece! pic.twitter.com/UGfWzDPfm1— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) September 26, 2024
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International sign languages day is marked to raise awareness about the rights of the deaf community and other sign language users. Here at Benedict Academy we use Makaton to open communication opportunities across a range of communities and friends. You got a friend in us! pic.twitter.com/W3IcSHA2rA— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) September 24, 2024
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All of our clubs have resumed this week, including our gardening club. Pupils were thrilled to check in on the progress of their potatoes! The autumn planning (featuring lots of bulbs) has begun! 🌱 🥔 🧑🌾 pic.twitter.com/fjxkDofu4L— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) September 20, 2024
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Our amazing new Pupil Parliament representatives in year 6 passionately pitched their ideas on what they would like to shine attention to in 2024-25. It's now over to Benedict academicians to vote who their chosen Prime Minister and Deputy will be...Watch this space! pic.twitter.com/LDL9yMxMvV— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) September 17, 2024
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In Years 1-5, children were completing their final DT projects today! In Year 4, Yew class were tasked with making pavilions for an adventure playground. We're very impressed with how they have turned out! pic.twitter.com/U8S9e4Hgse— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) July 23, 2024
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This evening we hosted the Prom for our Year 6 Class of 2024! We're going to miss this incredible cohort of lovely children; they are a kind, hard-working and talented group, and incredibly loved by the staff and children at Benedict. 🎈🎉🥳🪩 pic.twitter.com/7bkFwEZgh8— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) July 23, 2024
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On Friday we hosted our 2024 Summer Fayre! This event couldn't have happened without the endless support and kindness of our many volunteers, who gave up their time all throughout the week to wrap raffle prizes, sort tombola items and prepare things ahead of the day. 🌞🏰🍦 pic.twitter.com/zqeTWrgGHd— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) July 22, 2024
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Who can believe that our wonderful Aspen class are almost ready to finish their primary school adventure? This utterly brilliant class had their leavers' lunch today - complete with cake and ice cream. Thanks to the excellent catering team at @thesteptrust for making it happen! pic.twitter.com/HwWoXw4GiM— Benedict Academy (@BenedictAcad) July 22, 2024
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Celebrating success
67%
Phonics
National tba (2024)
24.8
out of 25
National tba (2024)
96%
Maths
73% National (2024)
96%
Reading
74% National (2024)
96%
Writing
72% National (2024)
96%
GPS
72% National (2024)
96%
Combined
61% (National 2024)
