The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Jenny Hollings (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 396m away
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Black Moss School
Special school · 822m away
Cobbs Brow School
Primary · 834m away
Kingsbury School
Special school · 865m away
Kingsbury Primary Special School
Special school · 865m away
Brookfield Park Primary School
Primary · 902m away
West Lancashire Community High School
Special school · 957m away
Questions parents ask
What is Crow Orchard Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crow Orchard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crow Orchard Primary School?
Crow Orchard Primary School currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crow Orchard Primary School take?
Crow Orchard Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crow Orchard Primary School?
Crow Orchard Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 8QG, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crow Orchard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Crow Orchard Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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