St Mary's Catholic Primary School

URN: 119634 • Preston PR4 0RJ

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN
119634
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
A Brogden (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772729881
Website
Visit
Address
Darkinson Lane, Preston PR4 0RJ

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Lea Town, Preston, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender intake of 108 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 105. Established in 1860, the school has a rich history and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010. It offers small class sizes, particularly in Key Stage 1, which supports personalised learning and close student-teacher relationships.

The school embraces a Catholic ethos, guided by its mission statement, "Loved and inspired by Mary… We shine and learn as a family of God." St Mary's prioritises dignity and respect for all, ensuring that policies are in place to promote equality and support for students with special educational needs. The school actively engages with the local parish, fostering a strong community connection through shared events and visits from parish clergy.

St Mary's provides a well-rounded curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, including after-school and breakfast clubs. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially, with additional support available for families in need.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
108
Boys
56
Girls
52
FSM %
19.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 108 56 52 105 19.40
2024-09-11 107 58 49 98 16.80
2023-09-11 104 63 41 98 12.50
2022-09-11 104 63 41 98 12.50
2021-09-11 102 63 39 98 14.70
2020-09-11 103 61 42 98 13.60

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login