St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Bootle (Sefton).
Location
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We had a joy-filled assembly where Year 6 sponsors introduced our new reception children to our school community and we officially welcomed them into the family of St. Benedict's. Smiles and singing filled the hall. Thank you to everyone who came along to support.
Our free communication app allows us to provide parents with instant access to our important messages and up to date school information. Please contact the school office if you have not received your personal invite. Headteacher: Mr M Phillips Email: Address: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Copy Lane, Netherton, Bootle, England, L30 7PG
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 135085
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Constituency
- Bootle
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2005
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adam Dawes | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gemma Edwards-Rice | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Margaret Bridson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lesley McCaughrean | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Sarah Tu | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Marian Webb | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs kathy Sullivan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Carla Thomas | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Margaret Bridson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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