How many pupils attend Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has 424 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

When Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously ‘looked after’ but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027, if they wish their application to be considered under this criterion; 3. Siblings — Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission. Siblings include full, step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters and children of parent or carer’s partner. In all cases both children should be living in the same family unit at the same address, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).

What is the largest ethnic background at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.2% of pupils at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously ‘looked after’ but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027, if they wish their application to be considered under this criterion.
2Siblings — Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission. Siblings include full, step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters and children of parent or carer’s partner. In all cases both children should be living in the same family unit at the same address.
3St Andrew's parish + worship — Children whose parents live within the traditional ecclesiastical parish of St Andrew's Ashton-on-Ribble with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England, Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, the Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.
4St Michael & All Angels parish + worship — Children whose parents live within the traditional ecclesiastical parish of St Michael & All Angels Ashton-on-Ribble with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England, Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, the Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.
5Children of staff — Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6St Andrew's parish residence — Children whose parents live within the traditional ecclesiastical parish of St Andrew's Ashton-on-Ribble.
7Other worshippers — Other children with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England, Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, the Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.
8Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).

After admitting all children with an Education Health and Care Plan naming the school, the Governing Board will allocate places using the listed criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has 424 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School take?: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School located?: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is located in Preston, PR2 1EQ, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?: When Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously ‘looked after’ but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027, if they wish their application to be considered under this criterion; 3. Siblings — Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission. Siblings include full, step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters and children of parent or carer’s partner. In all cases both children should be living in the same family unit at the same address, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.2% of pupils at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously ‘looked after’ but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027, if they wish their application to be considered under this criterion.
2Siblings — Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission. Siblings include full, step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters and children of parent or carer’s partner. In all cases both children should be living in the same family unit at the same address.
3St Andrew's parish + worship — Children whose parents live within the traditional ecclesiastical parish of St Andrew's Ashton-on-Ribble with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England, Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, the Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.
4St Michael & All Angels parish + worship — Children whose parents live within the traditional ecclesiastical parish of St Michael & All Angels Ashton-on-Ribble with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England, Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, the Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.
5Children of staff — Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6St Andrew's parish residence — Children whose parents live within the traditional ecclesiastical parish of St Andrew's Ashton-on-Ribble.
7Other worshippers — Other children with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England, Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, the Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.
8Other children — Other children.

After admitting all children with an Education Health and Care Plan naming the school, the Governing Board will allocate places using the listed criteria.

Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has 424 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School take?: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School located?: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is located in Preston, PR2 1EQ, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?: When Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously ‘looked after’ but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027, if they wish their application to be considered under this criterion; 3. Siblings — Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission. Siblings include full, step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters and children of parent or carer’s partner. In all cases both children should be living in the same family unit at the same address, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.2% of pupils at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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