St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham

URN: 151087 • Preston PR4 3HA

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
URN
151087
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Freeman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772683009
Website
Visit
Address
Garstang Road North, Preston PR4 3HA

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Medlar-with-Wesham, Preston, is a small, mixed-gender academy with a current enrolment of 92 pupils, against a capacity of 105. The school operates under a Voluntary Aided Catholic ethos, promoting a welcoming and nurturing environment where every child is valued. The mission statement emphasizes a Christ-centred community, fostering Gospel values of love and respect.

The school prioritises strong partnerships with parents and carers, aiming to instil a lifelong love of learning in its students. The curriculum is designed to encourage children to strive for personal excellence and to develop into the individuals they are meant to be. St Joseph's encourages community involvement and invites parents to engage with school activities.

In November 2024, St Joseph's converted to an academy and joined the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi-Academy Trust, which will guide its governance and strategic direction. The school remains committed to providing a supportive and child-centred educational experience, ensuring that all members of the community feel cherished and cared for.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
105
Pupils
92
Boys
42
Girls
50
FSM %
25.00
Open date
2024-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 92 42 50 105 25.00

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