Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
Carnforth, LA6 2RE · Lancashire · primary school
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208th 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 41% | 0.77 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 26% | 2.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% of pupils achieved this, against a national median of 7%.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in hockey and swimming, alongside singing, playing instruments, composing, and performing. They enjoy walks around the village, outdoor and adventurous activity days at Borwick Hall, day visits to places of historical, environmental, and religious interest, and a residential visit.
Getting in
The published school roll is 22 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the residential visit? How are the outdoor days at Borwick Hall structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
Overview
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel “happy, safe and secure.” Leaders have provided an “ambitious and exciting curriculum” that enables pupils to achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school fosters a friendly environment where bullying is not tolerated and pupils demonstrate respectful behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve well” across the school, with teachers effectively checking understanding and providing extra help when misconceptions occur.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with a strong focus on phonics from Reception that helps pupils of all ages, including those with SEND, to “learn to read well.”
- Leaders and staff work closely to identify SEND needs quickly, making “careful adaptations” so these pupils can access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Governors ask “challenging questions” to drive improvement, while leaders remain “considerate of staff’s workload and well-being.”
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences, including visits to places of worship, sports events, and residential trips, which support their wider development.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculums are “not designed as effectively,” lacking sufficient detail on the specific components of knowledge and their logical order. Leaders must ensure staff have the necessary information to guarantee pupils learn key knowledge securely in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working well with other professionals to secure timely help for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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