St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School — Primary School in Preston

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St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School

Preston, PR5 6TA

267 Pupils

315 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

28.10% FSM %

147 Boys

120 Girls

About St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School

St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Preston, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 267 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Daniel Ballard.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	South Ribble
Parliamentary Constituency	Ribble Valley
Ward	Bamber Bridge West
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	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10080325
URN	119704
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Emma Ashe	Governor	10/05/2021	09/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Daniel Ballard	Governor	01/11/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Modupe Famadewa	Governor	13/10/2025	12/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Linda Finch	Governor	19/04/2022	18/04/2026	Elected by school staff
Fr Mark Harold	Governor	05/07/2017	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Susan Haworth	Governor	22/03/2022	21/03/2026	Appointed by LA
Mrs Jane Hocking	Governor	24/10/2024	23/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Hodgson	Governor	01/09/2019	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steven Kingswood	Governor	05/07/2017	06/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne-Louise Pugh	Governor	05/06/2023	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Lynsey Roocroft	Governor	07/12/2025	06/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Frances Wygladala	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School

0.37 km • Preston

Other

Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School

0.56 km • Preston

Other

Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge

0.7 km • Preston

Other

Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School

0.71 km • Preston

Other

The Coppice School

0.79 km • Preston

Other

Walton-Le-Dale High School

0.93 km • Preston

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School have?

St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School has 267 pupils, with a capacity of 315.

What is the age range at St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School?

The Headteacher at St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is Mr Daniel Ballard.

Where is St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School located?

St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is at Brownedge Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6TA, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School currently open?

St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Daniel Ballard

Brownedge Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6TA

01772336650

www.smsb.lancs.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119704

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026