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Maharishi Free School

West Lancashire, L40 6JJSecondaryAges 4–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
Progress 8
+0.28
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#876
of 3,141 nationally

About Maharishi Free School

Maharishi Free School is a small, all-through state school in West Lancashire, currently home to 224 pupils against a capacity of 240. That leaves a little breathing room, but demand is clearly there: for primary-phase entry in 2025/26, the school received 41 applications for just 20 places, with 22 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. That works out at just over two applicants per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 15.7%, which is broadly in line with the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely mixed intake. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 4 right through to 16, though it does not have a sixth form. Headteacher Lisa Edwards leads a school that, on paper, looks like a popular local option that families are actively choosing.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCobbs Brow Lane, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 6JJ
HeadteacherLisa Edwards
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils224
Free School Meals (FSM)15.7%
School Capacity224 / 240 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
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, 25 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibrarySwimming PoolGymnasiumTennis CourtsDining HallSixth Form CentreAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballAthleticsHockeyRugbyRoundersMartial ArtsTennisBasketballCross CountryBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoirDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 16:00

Source: maharishischool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maharishi Free School

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