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

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

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

Brownedge Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6TA

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Preston where 52% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
267
Ages
4-11
FSM
28.1%
Capacity
315
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
72.0%
Writing
74.0%
Maths
67.0%
RWM Combined
52.0%

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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 primary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 27 responses), 56% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 52% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 267 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Brownedge Lane, Preston, PR5 6TA | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School

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 received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 27 responses): 56% of parents would recommend St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School.
What are St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 52% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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 a primary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR5 6TA).
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 has around 267 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School with other schools?
View St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.