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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.9 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
218
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 18% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for primary education in Lancashire.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
Asian Indian8.3%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African2.3%
White Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.79780, -2.71905 · PR2 3LP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149307
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2014.
Is Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston a good school?
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston scores 61.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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