Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Sherry, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10551st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 35 in South Ribble.
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 21 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Methodist |
| Address | Station Road, Preston, South Ribble, PR5 6ED |
| Headteacher | Nicola Sherry |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10551st of 13,686
Nationally
1548th of 2,065
In North West
27th of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
50%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Preston
South Ribble, PR5 6ED
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