St Begh's Catholic Junior School — Primary School in Whitehaven

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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Whitehaven, CA28 7TE

243 Pupils

300 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

38.70% FSM %

108 Boys

135 Girls

About St Begh's Catholic Junior School

St Begh's Catholic Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 243 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: Catherine Mallard.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cumberland
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	Whitehaven and Workington
Ward	Kells and Sandwith
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-01-1900
UKPRN	10081365
URN	112354
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Mary McCormick	Chair of Governors	21/06/2024	20/06/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Miss Lois Anderson	Governor	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Richa Augustien	Governor	06/10/2025	05/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tony Brannon	Governor	07/03/2025	06/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Frears	Governor	11/07/2024	10/07/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Hayley Hodgson	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Mallard	Governor	29/03/2022	28/03/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Patricia Mc Carron	Governor	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Louise McLean	Governor	26/02/2024	25/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Paterson	Governor	18/07/2024	17/07/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Steven Power	Governor	30/07/2021	29/07/2025	Elected by parents
Mr John Savage	Governor	20/06/2024	19/06/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)