Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
91%
Capacity
191
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Eccleston, 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 5185th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 35 in South Ribble.
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 28 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Coding, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. 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 | Croston Road, Leyland, South Ribble, PR26 6PR |
| Headteacher | James Eccleston |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.2% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 210 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5185th of 13,686
Nationally
759th of 2,065
In North West
16th of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed28
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
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Contact Information
Croston Road, Leyland
South Ribble, PR26 6PR
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Opening Hours
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