The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 4.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Cookson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Flash Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Rufford CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Rufford CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rufford CofE School?
Rufford CofE School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rufford CofE School take?
Rufford CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rufford CofE School?
Rufford CofE School is in Ormskirk, L40 1SN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rufford CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Rufford CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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