St Benedict's Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 41.2 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 47%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.29
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.51, -0.07]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 149 | 41.2 | — | 47.0% | 19.5% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 165 | 42.6 | -0.29 | 51.5% | 15.8% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 184 | 44.4 | -0.26 | 61.0% | 20.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 205 | 47.0 | -0.34 | 62.0% | 26.0% | 4.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 112398 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Executive Headteacher Emma Jackson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CA28 8UG |
| Latest pupils | 149 |
| FSM eligible | 30.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG
http://st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk/View local authority page1946692275| DfE number | 4622 |
| UKPRN | 10006124 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |