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Council: Lancashire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Chorley, Lancashire - PR6 9LZ

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School endeavours to offer a curriculum that develops a well-rounded, happy pupil in the context of Catholic education. We have rich and varied opportunities, both inside the classroom and outside, that inspire our pupils and make them excited to learn.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle

Preston, Lancashire - PR5 0DQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, through an open and generous heart, we learn together as a family in faith, following the Gospel values of love.”

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No rating on record

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Chorley, Lancashire - PR6 0JF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Joseph's, our Catholic Ethos permeates all that we do. We live out our mission statement in every aspect of our work so that our children can grow in faith and come to know God.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham

Preston, Lancashire - PR4 3HA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Joseph’s we value strong partnerships with our parents/carers, instilling a lifelong love of learning and encouraging our children to strive to be the best they can be, the people God wants them to be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 5XL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Joseph’s is a school where everyone is encouraged to achieve their best. But in addition to raising academic achievement, we also aim to develop character, embed important values for life and build confidence and self-esteem.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Chorley, Lancashire - PR6 8SD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington

Wigan, Lancashire - WN6 9RE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, we believe and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. You will find us to be loving, caring and spiritual. We value and respect all; growing and learning together as part of God’s family, to be the best we can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green

Clitheroe, Lancashire - BB7 9QJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Paul teaches: “Let your roots grow down into Him… then your life will be built on Him.” (Colossians 2:7) When our lives are rooted in God, we can flourish — in our learning, our friendships and our faith.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

Bacup, Lancashire - OL13 8LD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Joseph's is a thriving Catholic primary school in Stacksteads, close to the town of Bacup in the Rossendale Valley. We are a Voluntary Aided school, welcoming children from 3 to 11 years of age, regardless of their faith or cultural background.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA1 2DU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Faith, love and acceptance are at the very heart of everything we do at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary, Lancaster.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston

Preston, Lancashire - PR2 6SJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Mater Ecclesiae is one of three Catholic Multi Academy Trusts (CMATs) formed by the Diocese of Lancaster to protect, preserve, nourish and enhance the Catholic religion through the establishment, maintenance and development of Catholic schools.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 5DY

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 1RB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school values are inspired by the Gospel values and the Beatitudes. Each half term we launch the new value with a whole school prayer and liturgy and explain to the children what the value means and how we can show this throughout our school and wider community we serve.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 9QQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are a one-form entry primary school who have been serving our local community for over 100 years. That said, we are forward-thinking and extremely proud that we are totally committed to ensuring that each child achieves their best here whether socially or academically.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Burnley, Lancashire - BB12 0JD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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

Preston, Lancashire - PR5 6TA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As a Catholic School, we are constantly looking to Jesus, the Son, for inspiration and guidance. As such, we have created a St Mary's & St Benedict's list of monthly Gospel Values.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

St Mary's Catholic High School

Leyland, Lancashire - PR25 1BS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We fulfil our Mission statement in a great number of different ways, through the curriculum we offer, the pastoral system we have in place and through the many enrichment activities offered to pupils.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 2RJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery provides a warm and welcoming learning environment for children aged 3 to 11. Ofsted rated Good.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 0PN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“As you enter our School, you know you are at St. Mary’s, due to our stunning rural location, where we care for the environment, and care for each other, as we are a ‘small school with a big heart’.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 0ZJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“In May 2023, the Catholic School Inspectorate rated the school Good, highlighting that “all pupils feel happy and safe in school and are able to flourish.” This strong sense of belonging and care sits at the heart of daily life at St Mary’s.”

PrimaryNew schoolNo rating on record