St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling
51%
Capacity
46
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling
St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wyre community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 46 pupils on roll, operating at 51% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Hogarth, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 3 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre, St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Garstang Road, Preston, Wyre, PR3 6AL |
| Headteacher | Heather Hogarth |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 46 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 46 / 90 (51% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
9
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Garstang Road, Preston
Wyre, PR3 6AL
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