The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 235
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Mark Curwen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pennystone Road, Pennystone Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6QE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School?
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School take?
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School?
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School is in Lancaster, LA2 6QE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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