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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Catchment Area

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy converter primary school in preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 347 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

347

Pupils

315

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Joseph'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: 347 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston — School Information

Full address
Rigby Street, preston, PR1 5XL
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
33.4% of pupils
DfE URN
149314

Frequently Asked Questions — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston oversubscribed?

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston currently has 347 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

St Joseph'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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston cover?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a primary school in preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.