Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Contact details for the school

School Name: Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR2 3LP
Telephone Number: 01772 862305
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Woods
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.7%

Location and administration

URN: 149307
DfE Number: 888/3601
UKPRN: 10091154
UPRN: 100012749621
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Greyfriars (E05012200)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 352735E, 433739N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 54.37" N 2° 43' 8.12" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ7XJ+9C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Harris Primary School (1.0km)
  2. Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (1.0km)
  3. Broughton High School (1.2km)
  4. Fulwood Academy (1.2km)
  5. Lancashire Education Medical Services (1.2km)
  6. St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston (1.3km)
  7. Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Queen's Drive Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Corpus Christi Catholic High School (1.5km)
  10. Sherwood Primary School (1.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Bernadette Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2029.
  • Mrs Vicky Haslam - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Lisa Kirkman - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Kirkman - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Knott - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Miss Amy Lawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Adrian Metcalf - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 April 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Rich - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mrs Tricia Semeraz - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Mrs Kate Simmons - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr John Woods - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mr John Woods - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Woods - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).