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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Goodgraded 11/09/2019Ages 3–11347 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 347 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/09/2019, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/09/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)41%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score100
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake27.7%
Free school meals27.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language46.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence18.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
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