Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Wilfrid's Terrace Longridge St Wilfrid's School Preston Lancashire PR3 3WQ |
| Phone | 01772782394 |
| Reference Number | 119636 |
Longridge St Wilfrid’s Roman Catholic Primary School continues to perform well, being recognized as a good school in its recent inspection. Pupils are happy, safe, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the school's Christian values, which fosters an inclusive environment. The curriculum is ambitious and broadly tailored to support a wide range of learning experiences, allowing students to thrive academically and personally. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils, contributing to a respectful and disciplined learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 199 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.78%
Girls: 43.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| 5 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils flourish in a supportive and caring environment.
- High expectations and aspirations are set for all students.
- Strong emphasis on reading with a wide selection of books available.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use effective assessment strategies.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of subjects lack a clear vision for the knowledge pupils should acquire.
- Inconsistent understanding among teachers regarding essential knowledge in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Barnacre Road Primary School
Barnacre Road, Longridge, Lancashire, PR3 2PD |
0.13 miles |
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Longridge Church of England Primary School
Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3JA |
0.34 miles |
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Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
Preston Road, Alston, Preston, PR3 3BJ |
1.67 miles |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
The Hill, Horns Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2FJ |
1.88 miles |
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Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5SD |
2.57 miles |
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Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
Goosnargh Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2BN |
2.61 miles |
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Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Street, Ribchester, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XP |
3.49 miles |
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Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School
Church Lane, Whitechapel, Whitechapel Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EP |
3.63 miles |
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping
Garstang Road, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2QH |
3.71 miles |
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Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7LL |
3.73 miles |
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Brabins Endowed School
Longridge Road, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2QD |
3.76 miles |
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St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Gamull Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6SJ |
3.9 miles |
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Highfield Priory School
Fulwood Row, Preston, PR2 5RW |
3.91 miles |
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Preston Grange Primary School
Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6PS |
4.01 miles |
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Brookfield Community Primary School
Watling Street Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6TU |
4.09 miles |
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Longsands Community Primary School
Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9PS |
4.19 miles |
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Moor Nook Community Primary School
Ribbleton Hall Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE |
4.32 miles |
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The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX |
4.47 miles |
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Sherwood Primary School
Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA |
4.48 miles |
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Samlesbury Church of England School
Potters Lane, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0UE |
4.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Longridge High School
Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3AR |
0.47 miles |
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St Cecilia's RC High School
Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA |
0.57 miles |
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Hillside Specialist School and College
Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB |
1.2 miles |
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Brook View School
Ward Green Lane, Ribchester, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3YB |
1.96 miles |
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Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE |
4.4 miles |
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Lancashire Education Medical Services
Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, PR2 9HT |
4.85 miles |