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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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