St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
URN: 149314 • preston PR1 5XL
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
- URN
- 149314
- 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
- 41.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- CATHERINE MONAGHAN (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772796112
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rigby Street, preston PR1 5XL
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 347 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school places a strong emphasis on its Catholic ethos, integrating prayer, worship, and Gospel values into daily activities. The Headteacher, Mrs. Monaghan, highlights the importance of Jesus at the centre of the school's community and relationships, fostering a nurturing environment for students.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to support the holistic development of children, preparing them for the sacraments and promoting a sense of belonging within the Catholic faith. The school actively encourages attendance and punctuality, underscoring the belief that every day counts in a child's education.
With 33.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Joseph's is committed to providing support and resources to ensure all students have equal opportunities to succeed. The school is part of the Mater Ecclesiae Multi Academy Trust, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing among schools in the network.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to support the holistic development of children, preparing them for the sacraments and promoting a sense of belonging within the Catholic faith. The school actively encourages attendance and punctuality, underscoring the belief that every day counts in a child's education.
With 33.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Joseph's is committed to providing support and resources to ensure all students have equal opportunities to succeed. The school is part of the Mater Ecclesiae Multi Academy Trust, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing among schools in the network.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 347
- Boys
- 163
- Girls
- 184
- FSM %
- 33.40
- 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 | 347 | 163 | 184 | 315 | 33.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 345 | 157 | 188 | 315 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 315 |
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