Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
109%
Capacity
76
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wyre community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 76 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liam Reynolds, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5346th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 35 in Wyre.
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 10 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre, Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Garstang Road, Preston, Wyre, PR3 0RE |
| Headteacher | Liam Reynolds |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 76 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
| School Capacity | 76 / 70 (109% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5346th of 13,686
Nationally
782nd of 2,065
In North West
21st of 35
In Wyre
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
32
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Garstang Road, Preston
Wyre, PR3 0RE
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