St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School — Primary School in Coventry

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St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School

Coventry, CV1 5HG

351 Pupils

354 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

41.20% FSM %

197 Boys

154 Girls

About St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School

St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Coventry, Coventry, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 351 pupils on roll. School capacity: 354. Current headteacher: Pauline MacDonald.

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	Coventry
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Coventry
Parliamentary Constituency	Coventry South
Ward	St Michael's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-2002
UKPRN	10079195
URN	133556
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Elizabeth Hancock	Chair of Governors	12/08/2002	11/11/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Akohamen Agenmonmen	Governor	20/11/2025	19/11/2029	Elected by parents
Miss Naomi Brandon	Governor	18/03/2025	18/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Fr Aloysius Bukenya	Governor	17/01/2025	16/01/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Mary Dunleavy	Governor	08/02/2005	25/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Selia Fernandes	Governor	27/03/2019	03/05/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Pauline MacDonald	Governor	01/09/2006	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Haroon Mota	Governor	22/10/2021	21/10/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Onyinye Nwabuzor	Governor	31/01/2022	30/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Serso Nyilawila	Governor	18/06/2013	02/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Obanore	Governor	10/07/2023	09/07/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Debra Rorbach	Governor	09/07/2023	08/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board