Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
34%
Capacity
22
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 22 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (34% of 64 places).
Ofsted has rated Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Grand, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 6 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Coding, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 0QR |
| Headteacher | Nicola Grand |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 22 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 22 / 64 (34% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. 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.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
18
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
6 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.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Up Holland, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 0QR
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