The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Ian Eaton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrow Orchard Primary School
Primary · 834m away
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 851m away
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodland Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Maharishi Free School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Primary · 1.2km away
Glenburn Sports College
Secondary · 1.4km away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cobbs Brow School's Ofsted rating?
Cobbs Brow School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cobbs Brow School?
Cobbs Brow School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cobbs Brow School take?
Cobbs Brow School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cobbs Brow School?
Cobbs Brow School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 6SU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cobbs Brow School have a sixth form?
No, Cobbs Brow School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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