St John Henry Newman Catholic School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Address: Scalegate Road
Town/City: Carlisle
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA2 4NL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01228 404942
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Declan McArdle
Capacity: 700
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 703 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36%

Location and administration

URN: 112399
DfE Number: 942/4630
UKPRN: 10004616
UPRN: 100110296031
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Carlisle (E14001152)
Electoral Ward: Upperby (E05014213)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 342694E, 554655N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 2.34" N 2° 53' 40.7" W
Plus Code: 9C6VV4M4+H4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Andrew Abernethy - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Mr Donald Austin - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Miss Christina Battle - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Dent - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 January 2029.
  • Mr Stephen Higgs - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Jack Johnstone - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Mr Raymond La Bonte - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Mrs Mary Lowrey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mr Declan McArdle - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Artur Per - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2029.