St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Preston (Lancashire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
On behalf of the staff, pupils and governors of St Mary Magdalen's I would like to welcome you to our school website. We are a one-form entry primary school who have been serving our local community for over 100 years.
That said, we are forward-thinking and extremely proud that we are totally committed to ensuring that each child achieves their best here whether socially or academically. Our school is built on positive relationships across our school community and we are proud that we know every child well.
We aim to encourage children to be confident in their abilities, keen to continue to learn and enthusiastic about making a positive contribution to the world. Our Catholic ethos is extremely important to us. We are guided in all we do by our vision
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Gardening
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Textiles
- Yoga
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 119638
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- South Ribble
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gerry Collins | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Adrienne Delaney | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Catherine Glynn | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Shelley Edwards | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Tim Roberts | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gerry Collins | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Beverley Gittins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Bradley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Martin Gaughan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr John Brennan | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amy Campbell | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Claire McKinnon Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Daniel Hogarth Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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