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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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