The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Ormerod (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
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlenburn Sports College
Secondary · 533m away
Hillside Community Primary School
Primary · 661m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 744m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 758m away
Little Digmoor Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Special school · 1.1km away
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodland Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Delph Side Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Delph Side Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Delph Side Community Primary School?
Delph Side Community Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Delph Side Community Primary School take?
Delph Side Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Delph Side Community Primary School?
Delph Side Community Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 6ED, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Delph Side Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Delph Side Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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