Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston, PR3 3XP · Lancashire · primary school
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378th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,377 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Kidz Fit and PE Enrichment.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school plan to maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Ribchester St Wilfrid’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are well known and cared for in a supportive environment where they feel safe and enjoy attending. Leaders set high expectations, resulting in pupils who work hard, achieve well, and treat each other with kindness and respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and suitably ambitious for all pupils," with leaders having made significant improvements in recent years.
- Staff are "adept at teaching the curriculum effectively," using clear methods to check what pupils know and remember to adapt future teaching.
- Leaders have successfully implemented a new phonics programme, helping all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to "read with fluency and confidence."
- Staff successfully help pupils with SEND to follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, receiving ongoing training to address additional needs swiftly.
- Governors "know the school well" and challenge leaders effectively, while staff feel valued and supported regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must complete their curriculum thinking so teachers are clear about the "essential knowledge that they want pupils to know and remember."
- Leaders should ensure teachers consistently use checks on pupils’ knowledge to adapt teaching, preventing misconceptions and helping pupils "build securely on their prior learning."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to spot signs of potential harm and reporting concerns consistently and swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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