Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
About Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a step down from the Outstanding grade it achieved in its previous graded inspection back in 2015. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard attainment, which sits at 53% of pupils. That figure is below the Lancashire local authority average of 60%, and it places the school 35th out of 48 primary schools in West Lancashire. In the national rankings, it falls within the bottom 50% of all state primaries. Digging into the individual subjects, reading is the strongest area with 76% of pupils reaching the expected standard, while maths trails at 60% and writing at 78%. Only 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, and 12% did so in maths alone.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights