St Benedict's Catholic High School
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a secondary located in Cumberland, CA28 8UG. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,039 pupils on roll.
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary aided school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Lancaster diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Lancaster
Local Authority: Cumberland
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1398
Number of Pupils: 1039
Number of Boys: 510
Number of Girls: 529
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 27.4
Last Changed Date: 2025-01-13
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2014-10-08
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Jackson
Phone: 01946692275
Website: http://st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk/
Location: Red Lonning, Hensingham
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Benedict's Catholic High School
What is the Ofsted rating of St Benedict's Catholic High School?
St Benedict's Catholic High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Benedict's Catholic High School admit?
St Benedict's Catholic High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is St Benedict's Catholic High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Benedict's Catholic High School?
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Benedict's Catholic High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Benedict's Catholic High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St Benedict's Catholic High School?
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