St James' Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James' Catholic High School
Address: St James' Way, Cheadle Hulme
Town/City: Cheadle
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK8 6PZ
Telephone Number: 0161 482 6900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Anthony Pontifex
Capacity: 825
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 824 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.1%

Location and administration

URN: 106142
DfE Number: 356/4600
UKPRN: 10017641
UPRN: 100012789401
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Stockport (E08000007)
Constituency: Cheadle (E14001158)
Electoral Ward: Cheadle Hulme South (E05015020)
Diocese: RC18(Diocese of Shrewsbury)

Easting & Northing: 386902E, 384794N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 21' 37.78" N 2° 11' 53.28" W
Plus Code: 9C5V9R62+5P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Thorn Grove Primary School (0.5km)
  2. Cheadle Hulme High School (0.9km)
  3. Willow House School (1.0km)
  4. Cheadle Hulme School (1.0km)
  5. Royal School, Manchester (1.0km)
  6. Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) (1.0km)
  7. Hursthead Infant School (1.2km)
  8. Hursthead Junior School (1.2km)
  9. Greenbank Preparatory School (1.3km)
  10. Valley School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Loretta Anthony-Okeke - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Bagchi - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 June 2026.
  • Mr Sean Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Duffy - Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Peter Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Johnson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Moss - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
  • Mrs Laura Moss - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
  • Mrs Alison O'Regan - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Mr John O'Sullivan - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Travis - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 May 2026.