St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Address: Green Lane
Town/City: Blackburn
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB2 4SR
Telephone Number: 01254 202519
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: Mr Daniel Milton
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1051 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21%

Location and administration

URN: 119793
DfE Number: 889/4632
UKPRN: 10017763
UPRN: 200004503714
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackburn with Darwen (E06000008)
Constituency: Blackburn (E14001102)
Electoral Ward: Mill Hill & Moorgate (E05011520)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 365992E, 425756N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 39.81" N 2° 31' 0.41" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPFHM+37

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Helen Arrowsmith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Paul Crewe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr Stuart Davey - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 October 2025.
  • Mr Francis Davis - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 April 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Earnshaw - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Hesketh - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 December 2027.
  • Miss Sadie Nickson - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mrs Anna Nuttall - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 8 September 2026.
  • Mr Adam Pierce - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Richens - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2028.
  • Mr George Smalley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Clare Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Miss Gemma Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 March 2027.