Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School

04/09/2026

✨ Pupil Leadership Team ✨

As we return to school, our Pupil Leadership Team begin their new roles.

Head Girl, Eva and Head Boy, Jack are supported by deputies Bere, Hannah, Stan and Ben to lead initiatives across the Brownedge community.

These pupils represent the best of Brownedge, and we know they will do all they can to help their peers let their light shine across the coming school year ✨

04/09/2026

Families across Lancashire are now able to access earlier support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs. ‌

The service, Neu Way Support, offers personalised advice, guidance and practical help based on need rather than diagnosis for families who are navigating concerns about autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences.

The service has been commissioned by Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) and will be delivered by Spring North in partnership with local community organisations that are specialists in supporting children, young people and families.

Families can self-refer at: https://springnorth.org.uk/projects/neu-way-support/ or call 0300 365 5030.

As a parent or carer, you know your child better than anyone. If you’ve noticed changes in how they communicate, learn, interact or experience the world, it’s natural to have questions. You may be wondering what those differences mean, where to seek advice or how to find the right support.

01/09/2026

Nearly there… only one day to go! Everything is ready and we can’t wait to welcome our Brownedge family back and get the new school year started.

A quick reminder of Thursday’s timings:

Year 7
8:30am start
Gates open at 8:00am

Years 8 to 11
9:30am start

On Friday, all pupils return to our usual 8:30am start.

Enjoy the last day of the summer holidays. We’ll see you on Thursday.

31/08/2026

New experiences, new challenges, big achievements, unexpected moments and plenty of reasons to smile along the way!

There’s already so much planned for the term ahead, with lots of opportunities for our pupils to get involved, try something different, discover new interests and make the most of everything that life at Brownedge has to offer. And if last term is anything to go by, we have a lot to look forward to!

So, before we start making new memories, let’s look back at just some of the moments that made last term so special. From fantastic achievements and opportunities to shine, to trips, events, celebrations and those everyday moments of fun and happiness together, there was so much to be proud of and enjoy.

30/08/2026

Breakfast, break and lunchtime are an important part of the school day, so here’s a quick reminder for returning families – and some useful information for those joining our Brownedge family for the first time.

Our existing parents and pupils will already be familiar with our cashless system, with ParentPay used to add money to pupils’ accounts, as well as to pay for activities, events and trips. Pupils can also add cash to their account using the machines in the dining hall.

For our new Year 7 pupils, individual PIN numbers will be provided on the first day, and we’ll make sure everyone knows how the system works.

Free School Meals
Eligible pupils currently receive £1.50 per day for breakfast and £2.50 for lunch, automatically credited to their account. Breakfast allowance must be used during Breakfast Club and doesn’t roll over to lunchtime. Snacks at break aren’t included in the Free School Meals allowance, so additional money will need to be added if pupils would like to buy these.

More families may now be eligible
From September 2026, eligibility for Free School Meals is being extended. Families receiving Universal Credit may now qualify. If your child already receives Free School Meals, there’s no need to reapply.

If you think your child may be eligible, you can find out more and apply through the Lancashire County Council website:
lancashire.gov.uk/schools – select ‘Free School Meals’

Hopefully that’s one less thing to think about as September approaches!

28/08/2026

It’s that busy time of the summer when thoughts turn to coming back to school. To sorting uniform, checking what still fits, finding the right shoes, stocking up on stationery and making sure everything is ready for that first morning back!

Looking smart is about more than what we wear. It’s about taking pride in ourselves, taking pride in our school and starting each day feeling confident and ready to learn. We want every pupil to wear their Brownedge uniform with pride and represent our school community at their very best.

Our website has all the information pupils and parents need for 2026–27, including our full uniform and PE kit requirements, along with helpful examples and guidance on trousers (including girls trousers), footwear, PE shorts and hairstyles.

Please take a few minutes to check the guidance before the start of term:
https://st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/uniform-and-standards

Dress smart. Think smart. Take pride in being part of our Brownedge family. See you next week.

26/08/2026

Things are starting to take shape ready for the new school year!

Classrooms are getting ready, plans are coming together and there are even more improvements happening around school that we can’t wait for you to see!

But the best part will be having everyone back together again. We’re really looking forward to welcoming our pupils back, catching up and hearing all about what you’ve been up to over the summer.

There’s always something exciting about the start of a new school year – a fresh start, lots of opportunities and plenty to look forward to. We’re excited and hopeful about what this year will bring for all of our pupils and our whole school family.

Timings for the Start of Term are:

Year 7
Arrive for an 8:30am start (gates open at 8:00am)

Years 8-11
Arrive for 9:30am start

Enjoy the rest of the summer, and we’ll see you soon!

It’s going to be a great year! 🌟

20/08/2026

✨ GCSE Results Day ✨

Congratulations to Year 11 on your brilliant GCSE results! It was lovely to see so many happy faces in the ELC this morning as you celebrated all your hard work.

Well done and good luck in whatever you do next! ✨

18/08/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 11 pupils back into school on Thursday from 9.00am in the ELC as they collect their GCSE results.

We wish every one of you the very best of luck. Whatever the results bring, be proud of all your hard work and everything you have achieved.

If you’re unable to attend, please contact school to make alternative arrangements for receiving your results.

We can’t wait to see you!

17/07/2026

As the school year comes to an end, we would like to wish all in our Brownedge community a happy and peaceful Summer break.

We return to school on Thursday 3rd September ✨