St Benedict's Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Benedict's Catholic High School
Address: Red Lonning, Hensingham
Town/City: Whitehaven
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA28 8UG
Country: 100110735664
 Telephone Number: 01946 692275
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jackson
Capacity: 1398
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1100 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.7%

Location and administration

URN: 112398
DfE Number: 942/4622
UKPRN: 10006124
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: (9999)
Constituency: Copeland (E14000647)
Electoral Ward: Hillcrest (E05012556)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 299114E, 517592N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 32' 38.9" N 3° 33' 39.15" W
Plus Code: 9C6RGCVQ+MM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Mayfield School (0.3km)
  2. Jericho Primary School (0.5km)
  3. The Whitehaven Academy (0.6km)
  4. Hensingham Primary School (0.8km)
  5. St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (1.3km)
  6. St Begh's Catholic Junior School (1.5km)
  7. St James' CofE Junior School (1.7km)
  8. St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School (1.7km)
  9. Monkwray Junior School (1.9km)
  10. Valley Primary School and Nursery (2.0km)
Governors

  • Ms Kayleigh Daniels - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 December 2020 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 December 2024.
  • Mr Michael Doyle - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2019 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 4 October 2023.
  • Mrs Gillian Finlinson - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Mrs Mary Herbert - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Julia Lee - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2024.
  • Mr Kelvin McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2024.
  • Mrs Fiona McMinn - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2024.
  • Mr John McQuirk - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2021 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 March 2025.
  • Miss Lisa Powe - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2023.
  • Mr Neil Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2019 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 June 2023.
  • Fr Richard Simons - Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2019 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 20 June 2023.
  • Mrs Abi Spencer - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 November 2026.
  • Miss Kathleen Ruth Sullivan - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 3 November 2026.
  • Mr Michael Woolaghan - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2025.