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Delph Side Community Primary School

West Lancashire, WN8 6EDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2943 of 13,686 nationally

About Delph Side Community Primary School

Parents at Delph Side Community Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 96% of the 45 respondents said they would recommend the school. That is a very strong signal. The detail backs it up: 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 97% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 96% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved. The school is clearly popular locally too. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 70 applications for just 24 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.92, meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. All 24 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so getting it as your top choice is key. The school also has a nursery provision, which may be a factor for families with younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEskdale, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 6ED
HeadteacherElizabeth Ormerod
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)50.9%
School Capacity227 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 45 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCricketDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Delph Side Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.