St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
78%
Capacity
92
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Fylde community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 92 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Freeman, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 14 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham include Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fylde, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Garstang Road North, Wesham, Preston, Fylde, PR4 3HA |
| Headteacher | Louise Freeman |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 92 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 92 / 118 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Garstang Road North, Wesham, Preston
Fylde, PR4 3HA
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