The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 267
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Daniel Ballard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Brownedge Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 368m away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 555m away
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Primary · 701m away
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 705m away
The Coppice School
Special school · 789m away
Bridgeway School
Independent · 982m away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is in Preston, PR5 6TA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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