Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
Preston, PR3 3WQ · Lancashire · primary school
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171st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 2,470 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils go on an overseas residential trip. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school prepare Year 6 pupils for their overseas residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
Longridge St Wilfrid’s Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils "flourish, feel safe and achieve well." The inspection confirms a "calm, caring school" environment underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos, where staff maintain high expectations and positive relationships with learners.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well-mannered," demonstrating pride in their work and a keenness to share learning.
- Leaders have planned an "interesting curriculum that is suitably broad and ambitious," with careful sequencing in most subjects to extend vocabulary.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," supported by a new early reading programme that ensures pupils catch up if they fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well," accessing the same curriculum as peers with appropriate adaptations.
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," ensuring leaders have a clear vision for school improvement.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, leaders have not finalised the essential knowledge pupils should learn, leading to uncertainty for teachers and gaps in pupil knowledge.
- In some subjects, subject leaders’ work to check the curriculum’s impact is "at an early stage," preventing a clear understanding of how well pupils retain knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders responding quickly to concerns while ensuring appropriate support for families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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