St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Address: Back Lane, Ampleforth
Town/City: York
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: YO62 4DE
Telephone Number: 01439 788340
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mr Gerard Eddy
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 88 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.9%

Location and administration

URN: 147274
DfE Number: 815/3600
UKPRN: 10083916
UPRN: 200001278534
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Thirsk and Malton (E14001544)
Electoral Ward: Amotherby & Ampleforth (E05014252)
Diocese: RC12(Diocese of Middlesbrough)

Easting & Northing: 458683E, 478697N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 12' 4.72" N 1° 6' 6.41" W
Plus Code: 9C6W6V2X+G7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Gerard Eddy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Katie Hagerstrand - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 December 2025.
  • Mr Michael Hewitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Richard Hudson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 May 2027.
  • Mr Ryan Jacobs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mr Michal Karasinski - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mr Ian Lovat - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 January 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mr Jon Mutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 October 2027.
  • Father Philip Rozario OSB - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 August 2028.
  • Mrs Amanda Toone - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 June 2027.