Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Lightfoot Lane, Preston, PR2 3LP
Part of: MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston, PR2 3LP
218 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
6.00% FSM %
108 Boys
110 Girls
About Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 218 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Karen Woods.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Preston
Parliamentary Constituency Ribble Valley
Ward Greyfriars
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-12-2022
UKPRN 10091154
URN 149307
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Adrian Metcalf Chair of Local Governing Body 14/05/2021 13/05/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Adrian Metcalf Chair of Local Governing Body 14/04/2025 13/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Bernadette Davies Local Governor 31/01/2025 30/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Vicky Haslam Local Governor 07/10/2023 31/08/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Lisa Kirkman Local Governor 26/11/2021 25/11/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lisa Kirkman Local Governor 19/12/2025 18/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Knott Local Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Amy Lawson Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachel Rich Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tricia Semeraz Local Governor 14/07/2023 13/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Simmons Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr John Woods Local Governor 05/11/2021 04/11/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Schools Nearby
Harris Primary School
0.99 km • Preston
Other
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
1 km • Preston
Other
Broughton High School
1.19 km • Preston
Other
Fulwood Academy
1.19 km • Preston
Other
Lancashire Education Medical Services
1.23 km • Preston
Other
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
1.31 km • Preston
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Preston, Lancashire.
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston has 218 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is Mrs Karen Woods.
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is at Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LP, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston: Does not have a sixth form.
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Woods
Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LP
01772862305
www.ourlady-st-edwards.lancs.sch.uk
Location
PR2 3LP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149307
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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