Whalley Church of England Primary School
URN: 119429 • Clitheroe BB7 9SY
Overview
- Name
- Whalley Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119429
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Blackburn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254823348
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Clitheroe BB7 9SY
Summary
Whalley Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, with a current enrollment of 310 pupils and a capacity of 315. The school promotes a caring, family atmosphere, underpinned by its Christian ethos, which encourages respect, gratitude, and personal responsibility through its guiding principles known as 'The Whalley Way.' The school’s vision is inspired by Proverbs 22:6, emphasizing the importance of nurturing children’s development both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Whalley Primary is designed to be broad and inclusive, catering to the diverse interests and abilities of all students. While the school strives for strong academic results, it recognizes that education encompasses more than just academics, aiming to foster a well-rounded experience for every child. The school also places importance on teaching British Values, promoting tolerance and respect within the community.
Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their child's education and the life of the school. The school maintains open communication with families, ensuring that they feel supported and involved in their children's learning journey. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact staff directly.
The curriculum at Whalley Primary is designed to be broad and inclusive, catering to the diverse interests and abilities of all students. While the school strives for strong academic results, it recognizes that education encompasses more than just academics, aiming to foster a well-rounded experience for every child. The school also places importance on teaching British Values, promoting tolerance and respect within the community.
Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their child's education and the life of the school. The school maintains open communication with families, ensuring that they feel supported and involved in their children's learning journey. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact staff directly.
Useful links
- Code of Conduct (governance)
- Governing Body (governance)
- Governors Meetings Attendance (governance)
- Instrument of Government (governance)
- Core Strategic Functions (governance)
- What have Governors done this year? (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Local Offer Sep 2025 (sen)
- SEND Information Report Sep 2025 (sen)
- SEND Policy Sep 2025 (sen)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 310
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 152
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 310 | 158 | 152 | 315 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 314 | 161 | 153 | 315 | 8.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 312 | 152 | 160 | 315 | 7.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 312 | 152 | 160 | 315 | 7.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 298 | 148 | 150 | 315 | 5.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 273 | 134 | 139 | 280 | 4.80 |
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