St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Workington (Cumberland).
Location
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Welcome to St Mary's Catholic Primary School Headteachers welcome. I feel extremely privileged to be the Headteacher of this wonderful, vibrant school. Whether you are a current member of our school community or a prospective parent exploring St. Mary s, we re delighted to welcome you. We hope you find everything you need to get a sense of what makes our school special.
At St. Mary s, every decision we make is centred around our children and inspired by Jesus Christ. Guided by the Gospel values, we strive to live these out in all that we do, each and every day. Our thriving school community is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where every child can flourish.
We offer an ambitious, creative, and stimulating curriculum that encourages our pupils to reach their full potential, creating well rounded, independent and knowledgeable citizens. Our ethos We love one another through caring and respect is lived out daily, fostering a sense of belonging, compassion, and mutual respect.
We believe that every child can succeed, and this belief drives our mission. If you have any further questions after exploring our website, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 112338
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Marc Featherstone | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Samantha Styles | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Claire Davidson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Helen Murphy | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Charlotte Orr | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Eddie Byrne | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Foggo | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Joanne Clark Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stephen Barber Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Denise Rollo Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Michael Jardine Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stephen Barber Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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