Welcome to Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust
Mater Ecclesiae is one of three Catholic Multi Academy Trusts (CMATs) formed by the Diocese of Lancaster to protect, preserve, nourish and enhance the Catholic religion through the establishment, maintenance and development of Catholic schools.
Mater Ecclesiae was formed in 2022 and currently consists of fifteen Catholic primary schools and one Catholic secondary school. In geographical terms, the Trust extends across Preston and rural Preston and all are within the local authority area of Lancashire. We currently have 685 staff and educate over 3,800 children and young people in our care. Our head office is located in Fulwood, Preston.
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The number of pupils
across our academies
Of all Catholic inspections
are good or outstanding
The number of staff across our academies
Our commitment to providing
high-quality, inclusive education
to all pupils
The number of academies
in our ‘One Family in Christ’
Safeguarding
Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
History
Following the call from Bishop Paul Swarbrick, inviting schools in Preston to come together to form a Multi-Academy Trust, Our Lady and St Edwards, St Augustine’s, St Bernard’s, St Clare’s, St Teresa’s, St Joseph’s and..
Our Strategy
We are "One Family in Christ" delivering the Catholic mission of the Diocese of Lancaster and serving the family of Catholic schools in the Preston area, under the patronage of Mary the Mother of the Church.
Trust Prayer
Make our family an instrument of your peace, guided by your wisdom and strengthened by your grace so that we, inspired by the Gospel message, work for the good of our school communities.
Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium is additional funding which is allocated to schools on the basis of the number of pupils who have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any point over the last six years (known as ‘Ever 6 FSM’).
Fulwood Preston
Lancashire PR2 9ZZ
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