Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy

01/10/2026

🎉 OPEN EVENING TONIGHT

Today's the day!

Join us between 5pm and 8pm for our Year 5 & 6 Open Evening and discover what it means to be part of the Saint Benedict family.

Come and see our values in action through our lessons, enrichment opportunities, staff and students.

❤️ Love 🌟 Belief 🤝 Integrity 📚 Knowledge

We look forward to welcoming you this evening. Presentations at 5.15pm and 6pm.

30/09/2026

⏰ TOMORROW IS THE DAY!

We're looking forward to welcoming Year 5 and Year 6 pupils and their families to Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy.

Come and see our values in action: ❤️ Love 🌟 Belief 🤝 Integrity 📚 Knowledge

Explore our school, meet our community and discover why Saint Benedict CVA is a place where every student can flourish.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026 🕔 5pm-8pm - presentations at 5.15pm and 6pm.

No booking required. We can't wait to welcome you.

29/09/2026

🎤 OUR STUDENTS ARE OUR BEST AMBASSADORS

When you visit our Open Evening, you'll meet the students who bring our values to life every day.

They'll be ready to: ✅ Share their experiences ✅ Talk about learning at Saint Benedict ✅ Show you around the school ✅ Explain what our values mean to them
Come and see our values in action through the eyes of our students.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026 🕔 5pm-8pm - presentations at 5.15pm and 6pm.

29/09/2026

🎓✨ SIXTH FORM — OPEN EVENING ✨🎓

Thinking about your next steps after Year 11? 👀📚

Come and discover what life at our high achieving Sixth Form could look like for you! 💙💛

📅 Thursday 8th October 2026
⏰ 5pm – 8pm
📍 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1JD

Explore our:
⭐ Excellent A Level & Vocational Pathways
🤝 Outstanding Student Support & Enrichment
🎯 Opportunities to develop your skills, confidence and future ambitions

Whether you’re already part of our Saint Benedict community or considering joining us for the first time, we’d love to meet you! 💙

✨ Students of all faiths and no faith welcome. ✨

Whether you are joining from the main school or coming to us for the first time in Year 12, we promise a warm welcome at Saint Benedict Sixth Form. We pride ourselves on fostering an ambitious and value-driven environment for students, placing a strong emphasis on personal development alongside acad...

28/09/2026

📚 KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION

Learning opens doors.

From inspiring lessons and specialist facilities to enriching opportunities beyond the classroom, we encourage curiosity and a love of learning.

Come and see how knowledge empowers our students to thrive.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026 🕔 5pm-8pm - presentations at 5.15pm and 6pm.

26/09/2026

🤝 INTEGRITY IN ACTION

Integrity means doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching.

At Saint Benedict, we encourage honesty, responsibility and respect, helping students become compassionate and principled young people.

Visit us and discover how our values help shape character as well as academic success.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026 🕔 5pm-8pm - presentations at 5.15pm and 6pm.

25/09/2026

🌟 BELIEF IN ACTION

We believe in every student's potential.

Our students are encouraged to aim high, embrace challenges and develop confidence in their abilities and future aspirations.

Come and see how belief inspires achievement and opportunity at Saint Benedict.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026 🕔 5pm-8pm

24/09/2026

❤️ LOVE IN ACTION

At Saint Benedict, we believe every child deserves to feel known, valued and supported.

From our welcoming community to the care shown between students and staff, love is more than a value - it's something you can see every day.

Come and experience the warmth of our school community at our Open Evening.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026 🕔 5pm-8pm

23/09/2026

Come and See Our Values in Action

📅 Just over 7 days to go until our Year 5 & 6 Open Evening!

Join us on Thursday 1 October 2026, 5pm-8pm, and discover what makes Saint Benedict a special place to learn, grow and belong.

At Saint Benedict, our values of Love, Belief, Integrity and Knowledge are at the heart of everything we do.

✨ Meet staff and students ✨ Explore our facilities ✨ Experience life at Saint Benedict

15/04/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy has been awarded the Platinum Artsmark Award! 🌟🎭

This is the highest recognition from Arts Council England, celebrating our whole‑school commitment to creativity, culture and the arts. From inspiring classroom experiences to powerful partnerships across our community, this award reflects the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils, and the support of our families ❤️

A huge well done to everyone who has contributed to this amazing achievement — we couldn’t be prouder! 👏✨

Read more about our journey here:
🔗 https://www.srscmat.co.uk/platinum-artsmark-success-for-saint-benedict/