St Joseph's Catholic High School, Business and Enterprise College
URN: 112401 • Workington CA14 3EE
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic High School, Business and Enterprise College
- URN
- 112401
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jacky Kennedy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Harrington Road, Workington CA14 3EE
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Workington, Cumbria, with a mixed-gender enrollment of 626 students, slightly above its capacity of 615. The school emphasizes a Catholic ethos, promoting values of living, loving, and learning within a supportive community. With a significant percentage of students (31.40%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all families.
The curriculum at St Joseph's includes a diverse range of subjects, such as Art, Business Studies, and Modern Foreign Languages, alongside opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities. Notably, the school offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which fosters resilience and teamwork among students. The school also prioritizes career guidance, hosting events to help students and parents explore future opportunities.
St Joseph's has a long-standing reputation in the community, having served families for nearly a century. The school's small size allows for personalized care, ensuring that each student is known and supported in their academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Joseph's includes a diverse range of subjects, such as Art, Business Studies, and Modern Foreign Languages, alongside opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities. Notably, the school offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which fosters resilience and teamwork among students. The school also prioritizes career guidance, hosting events to help students and parents explore future opportunities.
St Joseph's has a long-standing reputation in the community, having served families for nearly a century. The school's small size allows for personalized care, ensuring that each student is known and supported in their academic and personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Workington Academy (55.9)
- Energy Coast UTC (50.0)
- Southfield Technology College (45.2)
- Stainburn School and Science College (45.2)
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington (37.2)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 615
- Pupils
- 626
- Boys
- 327
- Girls
- 299
- FSM %
- 31.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-04-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 626 | 327 | 299 | 615 | 31.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 626 | 327 | 299 | 615 | 31.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 626 | 327 | 299 | 615 | 31.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 626 | 327 | 299 | 615 | 31.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 626 | 327 | 299 | 615 | 31.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 675 | 354 | 321 | 615 | 23.70 |
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