Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
104%
Capacity
218
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Woods, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6885th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 45 in Preston.
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 30 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Multi-Sensory Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston include Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lightfoot Lane, Preston, Preston, PR2 3LP |
| Headteacher | Karen Woods |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 210 (104% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Nov 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6885th of 13,686
Nationally
991st of 2,065
In North West
19th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
107
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
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Contact Information
Lightfoot Lane, Preston
Preston, PR2 3LP
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