Rufford CofE School
87%
Capacity
122
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Rufford CofE School
Rufford CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 122 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rufford CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Cookson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1534th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Rufford CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 16 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rufford CofE School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Rufford CofE 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 | Flash Lane, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 1SN |
| Headteacher | Sarah Cookson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 122 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.9% |
| School Capacity | 122 / 140 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1534th of 13,686
Nationally
192nd of 2,065
In North West
5th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
80%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Flash Lane, Ormskirk
West Lancashire, L40 1SN
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