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Holmeswood Methodist School

West Lancashire, L40 1UDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#9,118
of 13,686 nationally

About Holmeswood Methodist School

Holmeswood Methodist School is a small primary in West Lancashire that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local appeal. With 51 pupils on roll against a capacity of just 42, the school is operating above its intended size, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 12 applications for only 5 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.4. All five first-preference families were offered a place, but the numbers show demand far outstrips supply. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average: just 2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with around 23% nationally. This is a Methodist school with a nursery provision, serving a mixed cohort from age 3 to 11, and it draws families who value a tight-knit, faith-based setting in the Lancashire authority area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMethodist
AddressChapel Lane, Nr Rufford, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 1UD
HeadteacherRelph Higson
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils51
Free School Meals (FSM)2.0%
School Capacity51 / 42 (121% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersAthleticsGymnasticsCross CountrySwimmingNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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