St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Address: Rating Lane
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA13 9LE
Telephone Number: 01229 814560
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Daniel Vince
Capacity: 916
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 624 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.3%

Location and administration

URN: 148702
DfE Number: 943/4634
UKPRN: 10088886
UPRN: 36026112
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Hawcoat and Newbarns (E05014228)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 321669E, 471083N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 7' 48.88" N 3° 12' 0.29" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4QJX+3X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Bernadette Barnes - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Cush - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Cush - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2027.
  • Mr Biju James - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2028.
  • Mrs Rachel McClure - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Mrs Ann Marie Morgan - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 May 2026.
  • Mr Emmanuel Otobo - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
  • Mr Martin Pearce - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Mrs Ashleigh Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 February 2028.
  • Mr David Schofield - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Vince - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).