Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Preston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a nurturing school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Teachers use excellent questioning to deepen thinking, and the school excels at supporting all learners including those who face barriers to learning. Families praise the warm environment and consistent communication from staff.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well with a calm, organised atmosphere throughout the school
- Strong focus on communication, language, reading and vocabulary through high-quality teaching
- Excellent inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Leaders identify pupil needs quickly and provide well-matched, timely support
- Impressive personal development programme with trips, clubs and responsibilities that enrich learning
Areas for Improvement
- Depth of knowledge is more developed in some subjects than others
- Assessment system in early years could be developed further to accelerate progress across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively managed, keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, reading ambassadors, school councillors, house captains, buddy system, singing performances, wildlife centre visits, outdoor activity centre residential stay
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a strong school with excellent safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusive practices. Leaders have a clear vision for improvement and staff are well-supported in delivering an ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
3.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76%. Maths has remained stable at around 73%. Writing has improved from 67% to 79%.
Class Sizes
31.3
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
6
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
216 pupils
210 capacity
6 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Preston
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.84215%
Overall absence
1.59574%
Persistent absence
188
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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