Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Carleton St Hilda's 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 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Curl, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4084th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 35 in Wyre.
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre, Carleton St Hilda's 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 | Bispham Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Wyre, FY6 7PE |
| Headteacher | Jane Curl |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4084th of 13,686
Nationally
592nd of 2,065
In North West
15th of 35
In Wyre
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
70%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bispham Road, Poulton-le-Fylde
Wyre, FY6 7PE
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