Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Church Street, Ribchester
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR3 3XP
Telephone Number: 01254 878300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Katie Isherwood
Capacity: 112
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 96 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.3%

Location and administration

URN: 119571
DfE Number: 888/3589
UKPRN: 10080217
UPRN: 100012840896
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Ribble Valley (E07000124)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Ribchester (E05012016)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 365099E, 435140N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 48' 43.22" N 2° 31' 52.97" W
Plus Code: 9C5VRF69+RC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Billington - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Joanne Briggs - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 May 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Briggs - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 May 2027.
  • Dr Alexandra Dugdale - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Mr Jason Fletcher - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Miss Katie Isherwood - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jean Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 24 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 August 2027.
  • Canon Mike Kirby - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2028.
  • Mrs Elise Lester - Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
  • Canon Brian McConkey - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2017 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Stephen Morris - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 February 2027.
  • Mrs Susie Potter-Hathern - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 June 2030.
  • Mrs Christina Smith - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
  • Mrs Susan Wildsmith - Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2029.