St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
Lancaster, LA2 6QE · Lancashire · primary school
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207th 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 the 4,205 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this happy school” where they form warm relationships with staff and follow the ‘St. Wilfrid’s Way’. The school maintains high expectations for achievement, ensuring pupils are “ready for the next stage of their education” through an ambitious curriculum and effective support for those with additional needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with key knowledge “carefully organised from the Reception class to Year 6”, ensuring teachers know what and when to teach.
- Reading is prioritised with an “effective phonics curriculum” and high-quality books, helping pupils become “fluent and confident readers”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “well-tailored teaching” and participate fully in the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils enjoy a “wide range of activities” including clubs and community projects, fostering strong social and emotional skills.
- Governors have “clear oversight of every aspect of the school’s work” and prioritise staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that “pupils’ misconceptions are routinely addressed” so that they do not move on to new learning before they are ready.
- In a small number of subjects, the school should ensure that activities are “well matched to the intended learning” so pupils learn the curriculum as well as they could.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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