St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham

URN: 119629 • Preston PR4 3HA

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
URN
119629
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
L Freeman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Garstang Road North, Preston PR4 3HA

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Medlar-with-Wesham, Preston, is a small, voluntary aided school with a current enrolment of 95 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and family-oriented environment, where the Catholic ethos is central to its mission. The school aims to instil Gospel values of love and respect, encouraging students to strive for personal growth and academic excellence.

The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to promote a lifelong love of learning, with strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the wider community. The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing each child's potential, ensuring that they feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

In November 2024, St Joseph's converted to an academy and joined the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi-Academy Trust, which will guide the school's governance and strategic direction. The school remains committed to its mission of being a Christ-centred community, where God's love is reflected in all activities and interactions.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
95
Boys
44
Girls
51
FSM %
16.80
Open date
Close date
2024-10-31
Last Ofsted
2024-02-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 95 44 51 105 16.80
2024-09-11 95 44 51 105 16.80
2023-09-11 107 54 53 105 15.00
2022-09-11 107 54 53 105 15.00
2021-09-11 99 55 44 105 20.20
2020-09-11 97 55 42 105 14.40

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