St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
URN: 119638 • Preston PR1 9QQ
Overview
- Name
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 119638
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire McKinnon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772742351
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buller Avenue, Preston PR1 9QQ
Summary
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Preston, Lancashire, serving the local community for over 100 years. With a mixed-gender population of 191 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where each child can thrive both socially and academically. The school's ethos is deeply rooted in its Catholic values, guided by the mission statement: “Letting the light of Jesus shine through in all we think, say and do.”
The curriculum at St Mary Magdalen's is designed to be engaging and inclusive, celebrating the uniqueness of every child. The school offers a broad range of subjects, including Religious Education, English, Maths, and various arts and sciences, alongside extracurricular activities that foster individual talents and interests. The staff are dedicated to supporting each child's development and ensuring they are confident and enthusiastic learners.
St Mary Magdalen's also collaborates with the WRIST Schools to enhance educational expertise and community ties. The school prioritises building strong relationships with parents and the wider community, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education in a supportive setting.
The curriculum at St Mary Magdalen's is designed to be engaging and inclusive, celebrating the uniqueness of every child. The school offers a broad range of subjects, including Religious Education, English, Maths, and various arts and sciences, alongside extracurricular activities that foster individual talents and interests. The staff are dedicated to supporting each child's development and ensuring they are confident and enthusiastic learners.
St Mary Magdalen's also collaborates with the WRIST Schools to enhance educational expertise and community ties. The school prioritises building strong relationships with parents and the wider community, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education in a supportive setting.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 90 | 101 | 210 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 190 | 98 | 92 | 210 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 212 | 112 | 100 | 210 | 13.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 212 | 112 | 100 | 210 | 13.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 211 | 110 | 101 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 106 | 100 | 210 | 8.70 |
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