Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Pilkington, 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 12074th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 35 in South Ribble.
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 26 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, Penwortham Middleforth 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hill Road South, Preston, South Ribble, PR1 9YE |
| Headteacher | Nicola Pilkington |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.0% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12074th of 13,686
Nationally
1783rd of 2,065
In North West
29th of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 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.
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Contact Information
Hill Road South, Preston
South Ribble, PR1 9YE
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