St Benedict's Catholic High School
URN: 112398 • Whitehaven CA28 8UG
Overview
- Name
- St Benedict's Catholic High School
- URN
- 112398
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Jackson (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946692275
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Red Lonning, Whitehaven CA28 8UG
Summary
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided co-educational secondary school located on the edge of Whitehaven, serving students aged 11 to 19. The school is deeply rooted in Catholic values, aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils. With a current enrollment of 992 students and a capacity of 1,398, St Benedict’s is committed to providing a comprehensive education that emphasizes personal development alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at St Benedict's is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, offering a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on character development, health education, and career guidance, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their futures. Additionally, the school has established a collaborative relationship with Mayfield Special School, enhancing the educational experience for all students on the Campus Whitehaven site.
St Benedict's actively engages with the local community, serving the parishes of St Begh’s, St Joseph’s, and others in the area. The school promotes a sense of belonging and encourages parental involvement through regular communication and events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at St Benedict's is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, offering a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on character development, health education, and career guidance, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their futures. Additionally, the school has established a collaborative relationship with Mayfield Special School, enhancing the educational experience for all students on the Campus Whitehaven site.
St Benedict's actively engages with the local community, serving the parishes of St Begh’s, St Joseph’s, and others in the area. The school promotes a sense of belonging and encourages parental involvement through regular communication and events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Whitehaven Academy (57.5)
- Whitehaven School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1398
- Pupils
- 992
- Boys
- 493
- Girls
- 499
- FSM %
- 30.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 992 | 493 | 499 | 1398 | 30.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1039 | 510 | 529 | 1398 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1100 | 539 | 561 | 1398 | 22.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1100 | 539 | 561 | 1398 | 22.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1119 | 555 | 564 | 1398 | 19.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1109 | 534 | 575 | 1398 | 17.20 |
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