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Holland Moor Primary School

West Lancashire, WN8 9AGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#10,188
of 13,686 nationally

About Holland Moor Primary School

Holland Moor Primary School in West Lancashire is a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 445 pupils and currently enrols 430, so it is running very close to full. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed: it received 81 applications for just 34 places, with all 34 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. That works out at 2.38 applications per place, a strong signal of local demand. The school serves a community with a relatively high level of disadvantage: 37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as schools with higher FSM rates often face additional challenges. The school also has a nursery provision, taking children from age 2, which may be a practical draw for working parents in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCornbrook, Holland Moor Primary School, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 9AG
HeadteacherM Beale
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils430
Free School Meals (FSM)37.6%
School Capacity430 / 445 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketAthleticsRoundersCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: holland.lancsngfl.ac.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holland Moor Primary School

Holland Moor 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.