The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (119% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 83
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Debra Eaton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Crawford Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHope High School
Special school · 1.4km away
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Primary · 1.9km away
Little Digmoor Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Holland Moor Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Up Holland High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crawford Village Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crawford Village Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crawford Village Primary School?
Crawford Village Primary School currently has 83 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crawford Village Primary School take?
Crawford Village Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crawford Village Primary School?
Crawford Village Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 9QP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crawford Village Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Crawford Village Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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