Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
URN: 149307 • Preston PR2 3LP
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
- URN
- 149307
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Woods (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772862305
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lightfoot Lane, Preston PR2 3LP
Summary
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy located in Preston, Lancashire, serving a community that values strong ties with the parish. The school has a capacity of 210 pupils and currently accommodates 218 students, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where families are actively involved in school life. The headteacher, Karen Woods, emphasizes the importance of a warm and friendly atmosphere, which is often noted by visitors.
The school's curriculum is designed to develop each child's unique potential within a faith-based framework, inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. It offers an engaging, enquiry-based learning experience enriched with local visits and enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future.
Our Lady and St Edward's also prioritises the promotion of British values, integrating principles such as democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect into daily school life. The School Council provides pupils with a platform to voice their opinions, reinforcing their role in the school community and encouraging active participation.
The school's curriculum is designed to develop each child's unique potential within a faith-based framework, inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. It offers an engaging, enquiry-based learning experience enriched with local visits and enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future.
Our Lady and St Edward's also prioritises the promotion of British values, integrating principles such as democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect into daily school life. The School Council provides pupils with a platform to voice their opinions, reinforcing their role in the school community and encouraging active participation.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- SEND Policy 2025 (sen)
- SEND Information Report 2025 (sen)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- View Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 6.00
- Open date
- 2022-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 108 | 110 | 210 | 6.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 103 | 108 | 210 | 6.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 |
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