St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
110%
Capacity
347
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 347 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston "Good", the school is led by headteacher CATHERINE MONAGHAN, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12344th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 45 in Preston.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 44 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, St Joseph'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rigby Street, St Joseph's, preston, Preston, PR1 5XL |
| Headteacher | CATHERINE MONAGHAN |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 347 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.4% |
| School Capacity | 347 / 315 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Sept 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12344th of 13,686
Nationally
1828th of 2,065
In North West
37th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
41%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
137
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
44 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
Rigby Street, St Joseph's, preston
Preston, PR1 5XL
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