St Mary's RC High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's RC High School
Address: Lugwardine
Town/City: Hereford
County: Herefordshire
Postcode: HR1 4DR
Telephone Number: 01432 850416
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: St Mary's & St Joseph's Roman Catholic Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Wetson
Capacity: 675
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 745 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.3%

Location and administration

URN: 116992
DfE Number: 884/4601
UKPRN: 10016477
UPRN: 10009566665
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Herefordshire, County of (E06000019)
Constituency: North Herefordshire (E14001395)
Electoral Ward: Hagley (E05009457)
Diocese: RC20(Archdiocese of Cardiff)

Easting & Northing: 354941E, 240836N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 52.9" N 2° 39' 30.84" W
Plus Code: 9C4V387R+VH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Victoria Avery - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr Ken Baimbill-Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Mrs Ceri Dewar - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Nigel Franklin - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mr Rob Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Lynn Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Fr Augustine Primavesi - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Kenton Smith - Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 May 2029.
  • Mrs Marian Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr John Stedman - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr John Stedman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr Stuart Wetson - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).