Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
95%
Capacity
199
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Ribble Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John McHugh, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12063rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 25 in Ribble Valley.
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ribble Valley, Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Wilfrid's Terrace, St Wilfrid's School, Preston, Ribble Valley, PR3 3WQ |
| Headteacher | John McHugh |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.6% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12063rd of 13,686
Nationally
1781st of 2,065
In North West
23rd of 25
In Ribble Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
43%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Wilfrid's Terrace, St Wilfrid's School, Preston
Ribble Valley, PR3 3WQ
St Wilfrid's Terrace, St Wilfrid's School, Preston
Ribble Valley, PR3 3WQ
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