St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0DQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle is a primary school in Preston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 21st of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 October 2015, report published 4 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending their 'small and mighty school', where they learn together. They benefit from a culture where they learn how to stay safe in a variety of ways and feel safe. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils are eager to learn. They are proud to share what they know and how they make links with their prior learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support that they need to be confident and successful alongside their peers. Pupils achieve well. Pupils behave exceptionally well around the school and in lessons. They are kind and well mannered. Children in the Reception Year quickly learn the routines and acceptable behaviours. This helps them to settle well into the school. The school places significant importance on pupils' wider development. Through a variety of enrichment opportunities, pupils aim to make changes for a better world. Pupils value helping adults with learning difficulties manage their local allotments. They enjoy developing their leadership skills as members of the eco- and school council and other ambassador roles. As a result, pupils are well prepared for life outside of school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the needs of disadvantaged pupils are not fully met. As a result, these pupils do not learn as effectively as they could. The school should ensure that timely support is in place, so that disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as their peers in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
83 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Coupe Green Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 75% met the expected standard |
| Clayton Brook Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs SOPHIE BRIDGE
- Phone
- 01254853473
- Address
- Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0DQ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119669
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.