Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Address: Station Road, Bamber Bridge
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR5 6PB
Telephone Number: 01772 339813
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 Nicola Oddie
Capacity: 800
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 772 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.8%

Location and administration

URN: 119784
DfE Number: 888/4623
UKPRN: 10017454
UPRN: 100012843104
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: South Ribble (E07000126)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Bamber Bridge East (E05010214)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 356506E, 426481N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 0.72" N 2° 39' 38.34" W
Plus Code: 9C5VP8MQ+CP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Helen Banks - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Roisin Bowes - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Mr Lee Cartmell - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Frances Fordyce - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Fr Mark Harold - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Mrs Jane Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Dorothy Monaghan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Navarro-Williams - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 April 2027.
  • Mrs Toni O'Hagan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Oddie - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Wygladala - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 April 2027.