Rufford CofE School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ormskirk, North West L40 1SN · Lancashire
#214 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1619 of 15,697 nationally
About Rufford CofE School
Rufford CofE School is a local authority primary located in Ormskirk, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 114 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 214th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (96th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 114; capacity filled 81.4%.
There are 28 schools in Ormskirk; Rufford CofE School ranks 6th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)79%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rufford CofE School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 114
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 79%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Rufford CofE School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Holmeswood Methodist School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
55 students · 3.1 km away
Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
70 students · 3.3 km away
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students · 3.7 km away
Burscough Village Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
223 students · 3.7 km away
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
41 students · 3.8 km away
Burscough Priory Academy
Ormskirk · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students · 4.1 km away
Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 4.4 km away
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
190 students · 4.5 km away
Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students · 4.6 km away
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
958 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
114 students
Distington Community School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
115 students
Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School
Whitchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
Rockcliffe CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
115 students
St James' CofE Junior School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
115 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rufford CofE School a good school?
Rufford CofE School has a Success Index (England) of 83.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #214 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rufford CofE School rank in North West?
Rufford CofE School ranks #214 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1619 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rufford CofE School?
Rufford CofE School had 114 students in 2025.
Is Rufford CofE School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rufford CofE School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Rufford CofE School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rufford CofE School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.