School Closure
School will be closed today, Friday 20th November2009. Please listen to BBC Radio Cumbria for further updates.
For information about Engineering Opportunities please click here
St. Benedict's is holding its 5th Engineering Awareness Day, Click here for more information
Welcome to St Benedict's Catholic High School website. St Benedict's is a co-educational 11-18 comprehensive school on the edge of Whitehaven, between the Western Lake District and the sea. We are a popular, over-subscribed school with an excellent reputation. This website gives you a flavour of what we do, please feel free to contact school for any further information.
"The school works hard to raise students' aspirations and prepare them for their future lives" Ofsted July 2009
"Students enjoy school and their lessons" Ofsted July 2009
"Staff show a high level of commitment to encouraging and nurturing the the students in their care" Ofsted July 2009
"The Christian ethos of the school underpins the very high quality of behaviour and relationships throughout the school" Ofsted Jan 2006.
"Opportunities for developing spiritual, moral, and cultural education are outstanding." Ofsted, Jan. 2006