St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Preston

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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9QQ

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Preston where 65% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

191

Ages

3-11

FSM

14.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

74.0%

RWM Combined

65.0%

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About St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 191 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Buller Avenue, Preston, PR1 9QQ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — Requires improvement
Jan 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

What is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School located?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR1 9QQ).

How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School has around 191 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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