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

School Name: St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Address: Coach Road
Town/City: Whitehaven
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA28 7TE
Telephone Number: 01946 696959
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Mallard
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 240 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.4%

Location and administration

URN: 112354
DfE Number: 942/3520
UKPRN: 10081365
UPRN: 100110735430
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Whitehaven and Workington (E14001583)
Electoral Ward: Kells and Sandwith (E05014197)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 297662E, 517597N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 32' 38.01" N 3° 34' 59.92" W
Plus Code: 9C6RGCV8+HM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Monkwray Junior School (0.7km)
  2. St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (0.8km)
  3. St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School (0.8km)
  4. St James' CofE Junior School (0.9km)
  5. Jericho Primary School (1.0km)
  6. Kells Infant School (1.3km)
  7. St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.4km)
  8. Hensingham Primary School (1.4km)
  9. St Benedict's Catholic High School (1.5km)
  10. Mayfield School (1.7km)
Governors

  • Miss Lois Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Richa Augustien - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mr Tony Brannon - Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2029.
  • Mrs Jo Frears - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
  • Mrs Hayley Hodgson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Mallard - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 28 March 2026.
  • Mrs Patricia Mc Carron - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Mary McCormick - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 June 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 20 June 2028.
  • Miss Louise McLean - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Paterson - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Mr John Savage - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 19 June 2028.
  • Mrs Marie Shawcross - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Miss Paula Skelly - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Grant Tebay - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 December 2026.