Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

URN: 119579 • Preston PR2 3LP

Overview

Name
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
URN
119579
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Woods (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Lightfoot Lane, Preston PR2 3LP

Summary

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school serving a mixed-gender population of 214 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow in faith and reach their full potential. The close relationship between the school, parish, and families enhances the sense of community, with many parents actively involved in school life.

The curriculum at Our Lady and St Edward's is designed to develop each child's unique potential through an engaging, enquiry-based learning approach. The school emphasizes enriching experiences and resources, including purposeful visits and activities that extend learning beyond the classroom. British values, such as democracy and mutual respect, are integrated into school life, with opportunities for pupils to participate in the School Council and contribute to school decisions.

The school building, dating from the 1960s, has been modernised to provide a bright and open learning environment, complemented by extensive playing fields and garden areas. The school welcomes prospective parents to visit and meet staff, ensuring a supportive transition for new families.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
214
Boys
104
Girls
110
FSM %
5.10
Open date
Close date
2022-11-30
Last Ofsted
2018-11-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 214 104 110 210 5.10
2024-09-11 214 104 110 210 5.10
2023-09-11 214 104 110 210 5.10
2022-09-11 214 104 110 210 5.10
2021-09-11 212 112 100 210 4.70
2020-09-11 211 106 105 210 3.80

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