Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
Lodge Lane, Melling, Carnforth, LA6 2REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Carnforth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 256th of 444 primary schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2012, report published 12 September 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 May 2026
Pupils enjoy coming to Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School. They appreciate the care and support of the staff around them. This ensures pupils are safe and well looked after. Pupils feel connected to each other and to the school community. They are proud of their school and value being part of it. Most pupils enjoy learning and engage well in lessons. However, some pupils don't achieve as well as they could. This is particularly the case in reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling. Some pupils struggle to recall and apply what they have learned across subjects. Pupils' errors in spelling, handwriting and grammar are not addressed in their written work. This limits their ability to express their ideas clearly. Pupils who need it are given the support that they need to access the curriculum. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They understand the school's expectations and follow routines. Bullying is rare. When incidents do occur, staff deal with them quickly. Pupils understand that discrimination is not tolerated. Attendance is improving and most pupils come to school regularly. Pupils appreciate the range of clubs and visits on offer. They enjoy a variety of sports, outdoor learning activities and music. They also appreciate visits that broaden their understanding of the world around them. Older pupils look forward to their residential visits. These opportunities help pupils to develop the confidence they need for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should make sure that teachers choose appropriate activities that help pupils to remember and apply their knowledge across the curriculum.
- Leaders should make sure that teachers identify and address gaps and errors in pupils' handwriting, spelling and grammar knowledge.
- Governors should make sure that they hold leaders to account with greater rigour so that leaders identify and address the school's most significant weaknesses.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
22 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkholme Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 55% met the expected standard |
| Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Bentham Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Leck St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fiona Ip
- Phone
- 01524221538
- Address
- Lodge Lane, Melling, Carnforth, LA6 2RE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119536
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.