St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
URN: 119704 • Preston PR5 6TA
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 119704
- 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
- 47.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Ballard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772336650
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brownedge Lane, Preston PR5 6TA
Summary
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided school catering to a mixed-gender population of 267 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school emphasizes its Catholic ethos, guiding students through Gospel Values that inspire character development and community engagement. Monthly awards celebrate students who exemplify these values, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
The curriculum at St Mary's and St Benedict's is designed to meet the National Curriculum requirements while being inclusive and engaging. The school follows a two-year rolling cycle for subjects like History, ensuring comprehensive coverage and progression tailored to individual learning needs. Teachers aim to inspire curiosity and critical thinking, enabling students to connect with their past and understand their place in the world.
With a commitment to inclusivity, the school provides support for children with special educational needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. St Mary's and St Benedict's fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and open communication through various channels, including phone and email.
The curriculum at St Mary's and St Benedict's is designed to meet the National Curriculum requirements while being inclusive and engaging. The school follows a two-year rolling cycle for subjects like History, ensuring comprehensive coverage and progression tailored to individual learning needs. Teachers aim to inspire curiosity and critical thinking, enabling students to connect with their past and understand their place in the world.
With a commitment to inclusivity, the school provides support for children with special educational needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. St Mary's and St Benedict's fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and open communication through various channels, including phone and email.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 267
- Boys
- 147
- Girls
- 120
- FSM %
- 28.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 267 | 147 | 120 | 315 | 28.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 276 | 145 | 131 | 315 | 28.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 292 | 163 | 129 | 315 | 29.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 292 | 163 | 129 | 315 | 29.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 300 | 162 | 138 | 315 | 24.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 299 | 157 | 142 | 315 | 19.70 |
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