Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
99%
Capacity
104
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wyre community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 104 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Ratcliffe, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6346th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 35 in Wyre.
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 11 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Football, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre, Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ladies Hill, Preston, Wyre, PR3 6HA |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Ratcliffe |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 104 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.5% |
| School Capacity | 104 / 105 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6346th of 13,686
Nationally
913th of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 35
In Wyre
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
64%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Ladies Hill, Preston
Wyre, PR3 6HA
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Opening Hours
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