What did School Atlas judge Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?

Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School has 22 pupils on roll.

What ages does Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School take?

Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?

Melling St Wilfrid 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Melling St Wilfrid 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?

When Melling St Wilfrid 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 / Special medical or social circumstances — (a) 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. (b) 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; 2. 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; 3. Children in ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton — Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton for the majority of the time. A map showing the boundaries is available in school, and 2 further criteria. 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. This address point is within the body of the property and usually located at its centre. 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.8% of pupils at Melling St Wilfrid 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 Melling St Wilfrid 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 / Special medical or social circumstances — (a) 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. (b) 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.
3Children in ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton — Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton for the majority of the time. A map showing the boundaries is available in school.
4Children outside parish with worshipping parent/guardian — Children whose parents live outside the ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton with a Children with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England "Parental worshipping" is normally taken to mean a minimum of monthly attendance at church at public worship for over at least six months leading up to the 1st September 2026. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship. The governors will request confirmation of this from the relevant member of the clergy or church officer. The lists of churches can be found on the Churches Together in England website at cte.org.uk, Lists are taken as on 1st September 2026. Churches in membership of the equivalent bodies to CTE in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are equally accepted.
5Other 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. This address point is within the body of the property and usually located at its centre. 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).

Criteria 1 combines two sub-criteria (1a LAC/PLAC and 1b special medical/social) at the same priority rank. A Supplementary Information Form must be completed and returned to the school by 15th January 2027 for faith criteria to be considered. In 2026, there were 7 applications for 6 places.

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.

Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?: Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School has 22 pupils on roll.
What ages does Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School take?: Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School located?: Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School is located in Carnforth, LA6 2RE, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?: Melling St Wilfrid 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Melling St Wilfrid 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?: When Melling St Wilfrid 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 / Special medical or social circumstances — (a) 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. (b) 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; 2. 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; 3. Children in ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton — Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton for the majority of the time. A map showing the boundaries is available in school, and 2 further criteria. 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. This address point is within the body of the property and usually located at its centre. 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.8% of pupils at Melling St Wilfrid 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 Melling St Wilfrid 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 / Special medical or social circumstances — (a) 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. (b) 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.
3Children in ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton — Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton for the majority of the time. A map showing the boundaries is available in school.
4Children outside parish with worshipping parent/guardian — Children whose parents live outside the ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton with a Children with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England "Parental worshipping" is normally taken to mean a minimum of monthly attendance at church at public worship for over at least six months leading up to the 1st September 2026. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship. The governors will request confirmation of this from the relevant member of the clergy or church officer. The lists of churches can be found on the Churches Together in England website at cte.org.uk, Lists are taken as on 1st September 2026. Churches in membership of the equivalent bodies to CTE in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are equally accepted.
5Other children — Other children.

Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?: Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School has 22 pupils on roll.
What ages does Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School take?: Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School located?: Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School is located in Carnforth, LA6 2RE, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?: Melling St Wilfrid 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Melling St Wilfrid 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?: When Melling St Wilfrid 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 / Special medical or social circumstances — (a) 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. (b) 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; 2. 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; 3. Children in ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton — Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of Melling with Wrayton for the majority of the time. A map showing the boundaries is available in school, and 2 further criteria. 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. This address point is within the body of the property and usually located at its centre. 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.8% of pupils at Melling St Wilfrid 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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