Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — Primary School in Preston

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Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Preston, PR3 6HA

104 Pupils

105 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

13.50% FSM %

51 Boys

53 Girls

About Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Preston, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 104 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Jonathan Ratcliffe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Wyre
Parliamentary Constituency	Lancaster and Wyre
Ward	Pilling
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10072055
URN	119555
Data Last Updated	07-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Nigel Whittle	Chair of Governors	07/02/2025	07/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sara Bramley	Governor	08/02/2024	07/02/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Adelle Hetherington	Governor	14/11/2022	13/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sue Marland	Governor	09/02/2024	07/02/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Jonathan Ratcliffe	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joanne Redmayne	Governor	09/11/2023	08/11/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Carly Turner	Governor	22/10/2021	22/10/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Walsh	Governor	19/07/2023	18/07/2025	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Charlotte Whiteside	Governor	12/12/2023	11/12/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB

Schools Nearby

Springfield House School

0.82 km • Preston

Other

St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling

1.4 km • Preston

Other

Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall

3.09 km • Poulton-Le-Fylde

Other

Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School

3.87 km • Poulton-le-Fylde

Other

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

3.89 km • Poulton-le-Fylde

Other

Stalmine Primary School

4.47 km • Poulton-le-Fylde

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have?

Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 104 pupils, with a capacity of 105.

What is the age range at Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mr Jonathan Ratcliffe.

Where is Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Ladies Hill, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6HA, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently open?

Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Jonathan Ratcliffe

Ladies Hill, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6HA

01253790282

www.pilling-st-johns.lancs.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119555

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026