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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (70.4)
- Kells Infant School (68.4)
- Jericho Primary School (68.3)
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (63.3)
- Moresby Primary School (63.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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