St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Address: Appleton Village, St Bede's Junior School
Town/City: Widnes
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA8 6EL
Telephone Number: 0151 424 3386
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Faith Housley
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 306 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.7%

Location and administration

URN: 111371
DfE Number: 876/3614
UKPRN: 10070188
UPRN: 100012827690
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Halton (E06000006)
Constituency: Widnes and Halewood (E14001584)
Electoral Ward: Appleton (E05013169)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 351390E, 386253N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 22' 17.51" N 2° 43' 54.94" W
Plus Code: 9C5V97C9+J6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Bede's Catholic Infant School (0.0km)
  2. Wade Deacon High School (0.5km)
  3. Kingsway Primary Academy School (0.5km)
  4. Fairfield Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School (0.7km)
  6. Birchfield Nursery School (0.8km)
  7. Riverside College Halton (0.8km)
  8. St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (1.0km)
  9. Poppy Field School (1.0km)
  10. Ditton Primary School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Matthew Baker - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Councillor Sandra Baker - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 24 October 2027.
  • Mrs Valerie Cordy - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Mrs Colette Handley - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 January 2027.
  • Mrs Lesley Harrington - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Holden - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Stuart Holland - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Miss Faith Housley - Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Anthony Hurst - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Paul Owen - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 July 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 September 2025.
  • Mrs Anne Denise Parker - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 May 2030.
  • Mrs Julie Rourke - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2019 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Mrs Julie Rourke - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 September 2029.