Patrick Murden

Patrick Murden has worked in Catholic education for twenty years. He joined The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust in 2021 with the ambition to solidify the Trust’s family of schools as the future of Catholic education. He believes that students can experience the best of both worlds — an outstanding, 21st-century education and an education experience that upholds traditional Catholic values. 

Prior to joining our Trust, Patrick was the Executive Principal at St Patrick’s National Teaching School and Catholic Collaborative in Greater Manchester. During this time, he oversaw sustained excellence, continued improvements in a number of schools and supported the wider network, including representing the Education System on Mayor Andy Burnham’s Greater Manchester Reform Board. Throughout his career spanning over two decades, he has gained experience delivering relentless improvement through Catholic leadership, teaching and learning innovations and system leadership. 

Patrick believes in collaboration, community and a commitment to Catholic Excellence and continuous improvement. He works across our Trust’s schools to ensure children receive an excellent education through inspirational leaders, teachers and learners.