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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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