St Benedict's Catholic High School Catchment Area
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 992 pupils, and a capacity of 1194 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
992
Pupils
1,194
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
St Benedict's Catholic High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Benedict's Catholic High School is managed by Cumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →St Benedict's Catholic High School — School Information
- Full address
- Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112398
Other Secondary Schools in Whitehaven
If St Benedict's Catholic High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Whitehaven are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Benedict's Catholic High School
Is St Benedict's Catholic High School oversubscribed? ▾
St Benedict's Catholic High School has a capacity of 1194 places and currently has 992 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for St Benedict's Catholic High School? ▾
St Benedict's Catholic High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Benedict's Catholic High School cover? ▾
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Benedict's Catholic High School? ▾
St Benedict's Catholic High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.