St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Address: Buller Avenue, Penwortham
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR1 9QQ
Telephone Number: 01772 742351
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire McKinnon
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 175 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.6%

Location and administration

URN: 119638
DfE Number: 888/3730
UKPRN: 10072679
UPRN: 10033057400
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: South Ribble (E07000126)
Constituency: South Ribble (E14001491)
Electoral Ward: Middleforth (E05010229)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 353309E, 427764N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 41.24" N 2° 42' 33.49" W
Plus Code: 9C5VP7VR+W7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School (0.5km)
  2. St Stephen's CofE School (0.9km)
  3. Kingsfold Primary School (1.0km)
  4. Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham (1.2km)
  5. Penwortham Girls' High School (1.3km)
  6. Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School (1.4km)
  7. Imam Muhammad Zakariya School (1.5km)
  8. Christ The King Catholic High School (1.6km)
  9. Frenchwood Community Primary School (1.7km)
  10. Applebee Wood School (1.7km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Bradley - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Dr John Brennan - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 January 2027.
  • Dr John Brennan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Mrs Amy Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 January 2027.
  • Mr Gerry Collins - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mr Gerry Collins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Adrienne Delaney - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mrs Shelley Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 April 2029.
  • Mr Martin Gaughan - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mrs Beverley Gittins - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Glynn - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Hogarth - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mrs Claire McKinnon - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Tim Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 November 2028.