[7] Inspectors found St Benedict's to be in breach of rules surrounding guarding against extremism and radicalisation, and were failing to prepare students "for life and work in modern Britain".

[9] The wording of the report was later revised, with references to extremism and radicalisation removed, but the needs improvement rating was maintained.

"[10] Later that month the school was ranked second in the West Suffolk league table, with Head Teacher Hugh O'Neill stating, "The results vindicate the work we do here.

"[12] The school was graded as Outstanding or Good in all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection carried out in September 2016.

Sixth form students who study 3 A Levels are obliged to take a course known as "General Religious Education", which involves no examinations or certificates yet is mandatory.