St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Address: Shaw Road, Thornham
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL16 4RX
Telephone Number: 01706 647761
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Keenan
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1023 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43.2%

Location and administration

URN: 149873
DfE Number: 354/4006
UKPRN: 10092576
UPRN: 23105632
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Rochdale (E14001446)
Electoral Ward: Balderstone & Kirkholt (E05014033)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 390893E, 410422N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 27.37" N 2° 8' 20.1" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHVR6+9C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Fiona Ashton - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Mrs Mary Chadwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mrs Rebecca Cradock - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 22 February 2028.
  • Mrs Nadine Dewhurst - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Mrs Kelly Fairbrother - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Frank Gac - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Nicole Hadfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Fr Michael Johonnett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Keenan - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Philippa Mulgrew - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Myers - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 June 2027.
  • Mr Patrick Obidoyin - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 January 2028.
  • Mr Peter Riley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Shelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 9 February 2026.
  • Mr Dean Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 December 2027.