St Begh's Catholic Junior School

URN: 112354 • Whitehaven CA28 7TE

Overview

Name
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
URN
112354
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Catherine Mallard (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01946696959
Website
Visit
Address
Coach Road, Whitehaven CA28 7TE

Summary

St Begh's Catholic Junior School, located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity for 300 pupils and currently serves 243 students. The school is committed to fostering holistic development, aiming to equip children with essential skills for their future. The school day runs from 9:00 am to 3:20 pm, with a breakfast club available from 7:30 am.

The curriculum focuses on engaging students through a blend of academic and practical learning experiences, particularly in core subjects such as maths and English. Assemblies are held regularly, promoting community and well-being among students. The school also emphasizes the importance of healthy eating and provides guidelines for snacks and meals, with lunch costing £2.70 per day.

St Begh's values strong communication between staff, parents, and governors, encouraging a collaborative approach to education. Parents can easily reach out to teachers and the headteacher for support, and the school provides regular updates through newsletters and digital platforms.

Key details

LA
Cumberland
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
300
Pupils
243
Boys
108
Girls
135
FSM %
38.70
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 243 108 135 300 38.70
2024-09-11 239 110 129 300 36.40
2023-09-11 242 114 128 300 31.40
2022-09-11 242 114 128 300 31.40
2021-09-11 257 122 135 300 27.60
2020-09-11 259 119 140 300 25.90

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