Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 119555 • Preston PR3 6HA
Overview
- Name
- Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 119555
- 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
- 55.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Ratcliffe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01253790282
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ladies Hill, Preston PR3 6HA
Summary
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, serves a mixed-gender population of 104 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school is rooted in a rich history dating back to 1710, when land was bequeathed for the education of local children. Over the years, the school has evolved, adapting to educational reforms and community needs while maintaining its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.
The school promotes core values of love, respect, responsibility, and perseverance, aiming to instill qualities such as thankfulness, compassion, and courage in its students. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic and personal development, ensuring that children are equipped for future challenges.
Pilling St John's also prioritises community involvement, encouraging parental engagement and support. With a small student body, the school fosters a close-knit atmosphere where individual attention is given to each pupil, helping them to thrive both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at http://www.pilling-st-johns.lancs.sch.uk/.
The school promotes core values of love, respect, responsibility, and perseverance, aiming to instill qualities such as thankfulness, compassion, and courage in its students. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic and personal development, ensuring that children are equipped for future challenges.
Pilling St John's also prioritises community involvement, encouraging parental engagement and support. With a small student body, the school fosters a close-knit atmosphere where individual attention is given to each pupil, helping them to thrive both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at http://www.pilling-st-johns.lancs.sch.uk/.
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- Latest News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 104
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 104 | 51 | 53 | 105 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | 49 | 51 | 105 | 16.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 64 | 55 | 120 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 64 | 55 | 120 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 108 | 60 | 48 | 120 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 115 | 62 | 53 | 120 | 17.40 |
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