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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

191

Pupils

210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9QQ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
14.7% of pupils
DfE URN
119638

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

Is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.