St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery
Address: Ringsfield Road
Town/City: Beccles
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: NR34 9PQ
Telephone Number: 01502 712012
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: St John The Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: St John The Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Patrick Kennedy
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 69 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 58% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.8%

Location and administration

URN: 142786
DfE Number: 935/2120
UKPRN: 10056434
UPRN: 100091571901
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Lowestoft (E14001344)
Electoral Ward: Beccles & Worlingham (E05012735)
Diocese: RC06(Diocese of East Anglia)

Easting & Northing: 641890E, 289982N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 27' 17.34" N 1° 33' 31.94" E
Plus Code: 9F43FH35+WG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Susan Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Beccie AMER - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2025.
  • Mrs Beccie AMER - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Aileen Bale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Elizabeth Conway - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Patrick Kennedy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Angela Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Lorna Pearce - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Kathryn Pearson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2029.
  • Carol Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Carol Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Howard Trust - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Maura Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Maura Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2029.