Rufford CofE School
Flash Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1SNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rufford CofE School is a primary school in Ormskirk for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 5th of 22 primary schools in Ormskirk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2014, report published 27 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They described it to inspectors as an 'extended family'. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils of all ages. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They speak confidently and articulately. Pupils behave well throughout the school. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. This allows pupils to try their best during lessons. They have positive attitudes to their learning. The school is highly ambitious for pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils benefit from a wide range of trips and clubs that help to develop their individual talents and interests. For example, older pupils spoke excitedly about their residential trip. Their social, moral, spiritual and cultural development is well promoted through work linked to different faiths and cultural aspects that is woven through the curriculum. Pupils are proud of their various responsibilities. These roles include representing their classmates as school councillors and as members of the eco-council. Pupils are proud of the positive contribution that they make to their school and to the wider community, through many community activities, such as donating food to a local food bank.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school is at the early stages of developing systems so that it can review the quality and impact of its curriculums. On occasion, the school does not act quickly enough to address variabilities in how some teachers support some pupils to deepen their knowledge in these subjects. The school should sharpen its monitoring of the delivery and impact of the curriculum so that it can swiftly address any issues that impact on how well these pupils learn.
- Opportunities for pupils to develop and secure their knowledge about equality and diversity are underdeveloped. This means that pupils lack confidence when comparing and contrasting forms of diversity. The school should ensure that pupils are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Rufford CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmeswood Methodist School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 29% met the expected standard |
| Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Burscough Village Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Burscough Bridge Methodist School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 90% 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
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Cookson
- Phone
- 01704821300
- Address
- Flash Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1SN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119483
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.