The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Ratcliffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Ladies Hill, Pilling, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 6HA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Preston, PR3 6HA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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