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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Cumberland, CA28 8UGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School sits within Cumberland's secondary landscape as one of 20 state schools in the local authority, and it ranks among the top performers in the area. The school's closest peers by ranking score are Keswick School, Cockermouth School, and Richard Rose Morton Academy, placing it in strong company for families comparing options in the region. Headteacher Emma Jackson leads this mixed Roman Catholic secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, which currently has 992 pupils on roll. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, the school achieved an overall effectiveness rating of Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. That marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection, where overall effectiveness was judged as Requires Improvement. An ungraded inspection in June 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained, and the sixth form provision was separately rated Good. The school's religious character as a Roman Catholic institution is reflected in its on-site chapel, a facility that supports its faith-based identity within the local community.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRed Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8UG
HeadteacherEmma Jackson
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils992

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Art StudiosSwimming PoolGymnasiumTheatreAstro TurfICT SuiteSports HallDining HallLibraryScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

HockeyAthleticsFootballGymnasticsRowingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirArt ClubDebateNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.