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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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