St Benedict's Catholic High School
Voluntary aided school · Sixth form
Whitehaven, CA28 8UG
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 30% in England
9 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
990
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
8.5%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 42.6 | 41.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 30% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 37% | 29% | 28% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 | -0.29 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Whitehaven Academy · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- West Lakes Academy · 4.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 29% in England
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington · 6.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 16% in England
- Workington Academy · 6.7 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Cockermouth School · 11.8 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
- Netherhall School · 12.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
The neighbourhood
St Benedict's Catholic High School is in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank (typical home £183,000, crime low).
What is St Benedict's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's Catholic High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does St Benedict's Catholic High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Benedict's Catholic High School is in the bottom 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.