How many pupils does Rishton Methodist Primary School have?

Rishton Methodist Primary School has 157 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Rishton Methodist Primary School?

The headteacher of Rishton Methodist Primary School is Donna Higgens.

What type of school is Rishton Methodist Primary School?

Rishton Methodist Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Rishton Methodist Primary School in?

Rishton Methodist Primary School is in the Lancashire local authority area.

Voluntary controlled school Primary Open

Rishton Methodist Primary School

George Street, Rishton, Hyndburn, Lancashire, BB1 4JF

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 19 March 2025.

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157

Pupils

43.3%

Free school meals

About this school

Rishton Methodist Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school serving primary age pupils, located in Hyndburn, Lancashire. The school has 157 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 19 March 2025. The Headteacher is Donna Higgens. The school is administered by Lancashire local authority. The school has a Methodist religious character.

School details

Headteacher: Donna Higgens
Local authority: Lancashire
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Methodist
URN: 119396

Contact

01254887223 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Rishton Methodist Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Lancashire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

79%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →