St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Address: Garstang Road North, Medlar-with-Wesham, Wesham
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR4 3HA
Telephone Number: 01772 683009
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Lancaster

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Freeman
Capacity: 118
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 100 (43% boys & 57% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.3%

Location and administration

URN: 151087
DfE Number: 888/3717
UKPRN: 10095768
UPRN: 100012754699
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Fylde (E07000119)
Constituency: Fylde (E14001242)
Electoral Ward: Medlar-with-Wesham (E05014548)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 342156E, 433234N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 34.18" N 2° 52' 45.91" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ4VC+46

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Alexander Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Shirley Farnworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2026.
  • Mrs Shirley Farnworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2030.
  • Mrs Louise Freeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mrs Deborah Gillett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 December 2027.
  • Ms Jodie Hope - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Mr Gerard Lawrenson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Mrs Margaret Massey - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 April 2029.
  • Mrs Leanne Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 January 2029.
  • Mrs Kelly Wyke - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 October 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Kelly Wyke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.