The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Headteacher John McHugh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
St Wilfrid's Terrace, St Wilfrid's School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3WQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School take?
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School is in Preston, PR3 3WQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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