St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy — Primary School in York

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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

York, YO62 4DE

91 Pupils

105 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

7.40% FSM %

51 Boys

40 Girls

About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is a Primary Academies serving York and the surrounding area in North Yorkshire with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 91 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Gerard Eddy.

Information on St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Thirsk and Malton
Ward	Amotherby & Ampleforth
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from 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
Trust / Sponsor	NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-08-2019
UKPRN	10083916
URN	147274
Data Last Updated	12-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Ian Lovat	Chair of Local Governing Body	02/01/2023	01/01/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Gerard Eddy	Local Governor	01/09/2018	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katie Hagerstrand	Local Governor	17/10/2022	15/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Hewitt	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Richard Hudson	Local Governor	04/05/2022	03/05/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Ryan Jacobs	Local Governor	01/09/2023	30/08/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Michal Karasinski	Local Governor	14/10/2025	13/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Jon Mutton	Local Governor	29/10/2023	28/10/2027	Elected by parents
Father Philip Rozario OSB	Local Governor	01/09/2023	29/08/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Amanda Toone	Local Governor	20/06/2022	19/06/2027	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

Ampleforth College

1.18 km • York

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in York, North Yorkshire.

How many pupils does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy have?

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy has 91 pupils, with a capacity of 105.

What is the age range at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy a faith school?

Yes, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?

The Head of School at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is Mr Gerard Eddy.

Where is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy located?

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is at Back Lane, Ampleforth, York, YO62 4DE, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy currently open?

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is currently open.

Contact

Head of School

Mr Gerard Eddy

Back Lane, Ampleforth, York, YO62 4DE

01439788340

stbenedictscp.npcat.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 147274

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026