St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School, Lancaster

In its own words: "Our distinctive Christian vision is to follow Jesus’ example, enabling all members of the school family to live and love fully. We believe God loves us all and we develop understanding of the Christian faith and the teachings of Jesus, helping all to flourish in daily life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "St Wilfrid’s, Halton is a Church of England primary school located approximately 2 miles north of Lancaster in the picturesque village of Halton. We have eight classes and 221 children, aged 4 to 11, on roll. All that we do at St Wilfrid’s is underpinned by our vision: We pride ourselves on our caring and happy atmosphere."

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School are Nether Kellet Community Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 81% maths); Caton Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); and Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 80% maths).

St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (85%).

11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (6.7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is Lancaster Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Penny Stone Road (by), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

In 2024/25, St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.