Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
Preston, PR4 2WQ · Lancashire · primary school
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20th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.8/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 38% | 3.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 21.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, music tuition, cookery, cheerleading, tennis, judo, and fencing clubs. Sports include handball, dodgeball, archery, golf, badminton, squash, table tennis, and football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. 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 are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils have access? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils value the “family feel” of this small school, enjoying positive relationships with staff and peers. The school is “ambitious” for learning, with achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics “significantly above the national average.” However, the report notes that achievement is “not as consistently high in some other curriculum subjects” due to gaps in curriculum design and evaluation.
Strengths
- Pupils are “cared for and safe,” with “positive relationships” and effective handling of disagreements.
- Reading provision is strong; staff deliver phonics well, and pupils “quickly become fluent, confident readers.”
- SEND pupils are “quickly identified” and receive “effective support” to access the curriculum.
- Personal development is promoted well through charitable activities, community engagement, and learning about “different faiths and beliefs.”
- Attendance is “consistently high,” and governors “fulfil their duties effectively” while being “considerate of staff workload.”
Areas to improve
- The school must clarify “crucial components of knowledge” in some subjects and ensure content is delivered in an “effective, coherent manner,” as current planning hinders pupil progress.
- Leaders need to improve how they “evaluates the quality and impact of its curriculum” to gain “secure insight” into subject design and swiftly address deficiencies.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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