
“Through Love of Christ, delight in Virtue”
St Benedict's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Whitehaven, Cumbria, serving mixed-gender students aged 11 to 18. With a total enrollment of approximately 992 pupils, the school has a capacity of 1,194, providing a comprehensive education to the local community. As a Roman Catholic institution, the school adheres to a faith-based ethos, encapsulated in its motto, 'Through Love of Christ, delight in Virtue.' The school is situated in a semi-rural area, making it accessible to families from both urban and more rural settings in the region.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. AI-generated editorial content is reviewed for accuracy. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)