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

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy converter primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

218

Pupils

210

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

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

Admission to Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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

Full address
Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LP
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
6% of pupils
DfE URN
149307

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Frequently Asked Questions — Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

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

Yes — Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston currently has 218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston cover?

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.