St Benedict's College (Liverpool)

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Saint Benedict's College
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St Benedict's College (Liverpool)
Horrocks Avenue

, ,
L19 5PF

England
Coordinates 53°21′19″N2°53′19″W / 53.3554°N 2.8887°W / 53.3554; -2.8887
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Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Specialist Business and Enterprise College
Department for Education URN 104710 Tables
Headteacher Matthew Davis
Age11to 18
Enrolment787
Website www.saintbenedicts.co.uk

Saint Benedict's College was a Catholic secondary school and sixth form college located in Garston, Liverpool, England. The school was coeducational from years 7 to 11 and included sixth form. [1]

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History

Saint Benedict's College was opened in 1955 under the name 'Blessed John Almond' in recognition of local martyr John Almond who was an Allerton resident. In 1971 it was renamed Saint John Almond, this followed John Almond being made a Saint by Pope John Paul II.

Notable former pupils

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