Crawford Village Primary School
119%
Capacity
83
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Crawford Village Primary School
Crawford Village Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 83 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (119% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Debra Eaton, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 41st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Crawford Village Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 11 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Crawford Village Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Tennis, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Crawford Village Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Crawford Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 9QP |
| Headteacher | Debra Eaton |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 83 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.9% |
| School Capacity | 83 / 70 (119% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (6 Dec 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
41st of 13,686
Nationally
4th of 2,065
In North West
1st of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
30%
Higher Standard
'22/23
100%
'23/24
100%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
34
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crawford Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 9QP
Crawford Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 9QP
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