Ormskirk West End School
54%
Capacity
113
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Ormskirk West End School
Ormskirk West End School, a state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11 in West Lancashire, holds a Good rating from its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2019, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2017. The school's most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 30%. This is half the Lancashire local authority average of 60%, placing the school in the bottom 50 nationally for this measure. In individual subjects, 70% of pupils met expectations in both reading and writing, while 50% did so in maths. Higher standard attainment is limited: 10% reached the higher bar in maths and writing, and no pupils achieved the higher standard in reading. The school's average scaled scores were 100 in reading and 102 in maths.
The school's Ofsted report from 2024, an ungraded inspection, noted that some aspects of the school were not as strong as before, though the overall effectiveness remained Good. Leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour and attitudes were all judged Good. The school has a capacity for 210 pupils but currently has just 113 on roll, with a high proportion eligible for free school meals at 42.5%. Parent views, gathered from 23 responses between September 2024 and September 2025, are mixed: 52% would recommend the school. While 78% agreed or strongly agreed their child is happy, only 43% felt concerns were dealt with properly, and just 27% agreed that SEND children receive the support they need. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 46 applications for 15 places, all of which went to first-preference families.
Facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, library, sensory room, and art studios. The school offers a range of sports including cross country, gymnastics, netball, dance and swimming, plus clubs such as gardening, eco club and art club. SEND provisions cover moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, 2.3 km away. Ormskirk West End is a small school with a strong focus on pastoral support and a broad range of activities, but its academic outcomes are significantly below local averages, which may be a key consideration for parents prioritising KS2 results. The school's high FSM rate and oversubscription suggest it serves a local community that values its inclusive, well-resourced environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L39 1PA |
| Headteacher | Sarah Currie |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 113 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.5% |
| School Capacity | 113 / 210 (54% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Nov 2024): Some aspects not as strong
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13276th of 13,686
Nationally
1986th of 2,065
In North West
42nd of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
30%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
23 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
46
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: ormskirkwestend.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British86.7%
- Mixed5.4%
- Asian3.6%
- White (other)1.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk
West Lancashire, L39 1PA
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