Saint Benedict Derby

We are a Catholic Voluntary Academy for 11-18 year olds and part of the St Ralph Sherwin CMAT. Established in 1986 and situated in Darley Abbey.

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@SBCVATeamBlue25 Y7 French Trip arrival back at school will be 10pm- parents please do not park on the bus bays and ensure the coach can get through the gate.

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@SBCVATeamBlue25- back in Dover

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@SBCVATeamBlue25 Boulangerie

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Escargot 🐌 @SBCVATeamBlue25

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Escargot 🐌 @SBCVATeamBlue25

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Snail Farm Antics @SBCVATeamBlue25

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@SBCVATeamBlue25 Loved their day at Bagatelle

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@SBCVATeamBlue25 Day at the theme park!

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After a very long day the Y7 French trip are enjoying themselves at the beach. #TeamBlue

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Arrived in France with Y7. Just heading in to Nausica 🐟🐠🦈 #TeamBlue #Becauseitsthere

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Class Teacher Vacancy @StAlbansCVA

Come and work with us!

We care about:
Great teaching and learning practice
Workload and wellbeing
Support for all

If you're interested, apply using the link below or call us on 01773 673823 to talk to @timbrog
https://t.co/lsEV9LslY7

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We’re proud to share that Saint Benedict CVA has achieved the Platinum Artsmark Award! 🎉
This incredible recognition celebrates our commitment to creativity, culture & arts‑rich learning. A huge well done to our pupils, staff & community partners👏💛
🔗 https://t.co/cJpwVdCMwK

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🎥 Great to see ex-student Marc Cieslak on BBC News last night 🎬

Marc is the BBC’s Technology Correspondent. We love to see what our students do next and are very proud of Marc’s fantastic achievements 💙

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🎉 Huge congratulations to Sixth Former Craig, who has secured a prestigious degree apprenticeship with Balfour Beatty! 🏗️✨
Craig beat tough competition and will work towards a Level 6 Civil Engineering qualification. 🎓🚀
A bright future ahead — well done, Craig! 👏💛

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🎓✨ Inspiring visit at Saint Benedict CVA! We welcomed Catherine Atkinson MP 🙌 Year 11&12 students asked brilliant questions on voter habits, immigration, media & politics. 🎤👏 Future leaders in action! 🌍 #StudentVoice #PoliticsInEducation #Derby

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Thank you to everyone who came along to our Sixth Form Open Evening😊
Thank you also to all of our Sixth Formers and staff who did a fantastic job of welcoming everyone 👍
Apply now! https://t.co/kDEM8os58d

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📣Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening 📣

📆 Thursday 16th October 5pm to 8pm
📍Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy, Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1JD

Meet our wonderful staff and pupils and find out all about our thriving Sixth Form 💙

▶️ https://t.co/R81urLMrVM

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👏Congratulations to our GCSE students who collected their results today 👏

Mrs Boyce said: “We are very pleased with our results. The numbers of pupils securing a grade 4 and above in both English and Maths remains strong which is fantastic news.”

https://t.co/QqXMo98G6X

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Scarlett has wanted to go to university since she was little and now she's on her way! 🥳

She achieved an A in History, an A* in English Literature and a C in Biology. She will go on to the University of Liverpool to study Law.

Liverpool are lucky to have you Scarlett 😊

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Fantastic results for Daniel! 🥳

He achieved As in Maths and Physics and a Distinction in BTEC Business. He is off to university to study mechanical engineering.

Good luck for the future Daniel! 👏 #alevels2025 #ALevelResultsDay2025