St Benedict's Catholic College
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Benedict's Catholic College
Address: Norman Way
Town/City: Colchester
County: Essex
Postcode: CO3 3US
Telephone Number: 01206 549222
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs J E Santinelli
Capacity: 876
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 905 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.4%

Location and administration

URN: 115382
DfE Number: 881/5466
UKPRN: 10010902
UPRN: 10004944038
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Colchester (E14001176)
Electoral Ward: Lexden and Braiswick (E05010831)
Diocese: RC04(Diocese of Brentwood)

Easting & Northing: 597973E, 224640N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 53' 8.84" N 0° 52' 31.41" E
Plus Code: 9F32VVPG+85

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Colchester County High School for Girls (0.0km)
  2. St Mary's School for Girls (0.4km)
  3. Philip Morant School and College (0.5km)
  4. Kingswode Hoe School (0.7km)
  5. Colchester Royal Grammar School (0.8km)
  6. Hamilton Primary School (0.9km)
  7. Prettygate Infant School (0.9km)
  8. Prettygate Junior School (0.9km)
  9. Colchester Prep & High School (1.1km)
  10. Colchester Institute (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Donna Benerayan - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 October 2028.
  • Mr Ben Castell - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2027.
  • Harriet Croydon - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Nikki Dann-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Mrs Joy Hopkinson - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 June 2029.
  • Mr Mike Jones - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2029.
  • Mike Jones - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sylvie Le Delliou - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Anna Mears - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2026.
  • Dom Micklewright - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Dom Micklewright - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Mrs Mary Moriarty - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Mr Sean Moriarty - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2030.
  • Mr Anthony Odumuyiwa - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
  • Miss Katrina Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Mrs Joanne Santinelli - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2099.
  • Fr Mark Swires - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Dr Victor Utti - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 December 2026.