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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Blessed Edward Bamber MAT (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- CEOP (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 92 | 42 | 50 | 105 | 25.00 |
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