Rufford CofE School
About Rufford CofE School
Rufford CofE School is a small Church of England primary in West Lancashire, currently teaching 122 pupils against a capacity of 140, so it has some spare places but is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 33 applications for 16 places, with 15 of those coming as first preferences — an oversubscription ratio of 2.06, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. Just 4.9% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well below the national average and a sign the intake skews towards more affluent local families. The school has a nursery provision attached, feeding into Reception, and its Church of England character will appeal to families who want a faith-based setting. With a headteacher in Sarah Cookson and a Good Ofsted rating from its most recent inspection in 2024, it’s a stable, popular choice for parents in the area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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