Maharishi Free School
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025From 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 16:00
Source: maharishischool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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