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Whitefield Primary School

South Ribble, PR1 0RHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#4,476
of 13,686 nationally

About Whitefield Primary School

Whitefield Primary School in South Ribble is a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11, currently home to 349 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning there is some headroom in its physical buildings. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 102 applications for just 34 places, making it officially oversubscribed. All 34 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, but the overall oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1 means two-thirds of families who applied didn't get in. This level of competition signals a school that local parents are keen to secure, and the fact that every first-preference family was accommodated suggests a well-managed admissions process that prioritises local catchment children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOaklands Drive, Preston, South Ribble, PR1 0RH
HeadteacherSarah Foster
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils349
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity349 / 420 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballDanceAthleticsCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Whitefield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.