Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 119571 • Preston PR3 3XP
Overview
- Name
- Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 119571
- 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
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Isherwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254878300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Preston PR3 3XP
Summary
Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in the historic village of Ribchester, serves a close-knit community with a strong Christian ethos. Established in 1859, the school is committed to providing a high-quality, personalised education that nurtures the unique potential of each child. Guided by core values such as courage, friendship, and respect, the school aims to foster intellectual, spiritual, and social growth.
With a current enrolment of 87 pupils and a capacity of 112, St Wilfrid's offers a supportive environment where older students naturally mentor younger ones. The school prioritises outdoor learning and bespoke teaching tailored to individual needs, ensuring that every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.
In addition to its primary curriculum, the school provides a pre-school for children aged three and offers breakfast and after-school clubs to accommodate busy families. St Wilfrid's maintains strong links with local parishes, enriching the educational experience through shared traditions and community involvement.
With a current enrolment of 87 pupils and a capacity of 112, St Wilfrid's offers a supportive environment where older students naturally mentor younger ones. The school prioritises outdoor learning and bespoke teaching tailored to individual needs, ensuring that every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.
In addition to its primary curriculum, the school provides a pre-school for children aged three and offers breakfast and after-school clubs to accommodate busy families. St Wilfrid's maintains strong links with local parishes, enriching the educational experience through shared traditions and community involvement.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 112
- Pupils
- 87
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- 9.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 36 | 51 | 112 | 9.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 77 | 31 | 46 | 112 | 5.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 86 | 42 | 44 | 112 | 7.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 86 | 42 | 44 | 112 | 7.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 65 | 31 | 34 | 112 | 6.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 80 | 42 | 38 | 112 | 8.80 |
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