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
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: Mr John-Paul Morrison
Capacity: 1194
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 990 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.6%

Location and administration

URN: 112398
DfE Number: 942/4622
UKPRN: 10006124
UPRN: 100110735664
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Whitehaven and Workington (E14001583)
Electoral Ward: Hillcrest and Hensingham (E05014194)
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 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 December 2028.
  • Mrs Faye Eldon - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • 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.
  • Mr Cian Holliday - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 12 June 2029.
  • Miss Brooke Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Kelvin McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Mr John-Paul Morrison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Lisa Powe - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Pritchard - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 6 July 2027.
  • Mrs Abi Spencer - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 March 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 22 September 2026.
  • Miss Gayle Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 14 December 2027.