The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (97% 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
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 430
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr M Beale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2020 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Cornbrook, Holland Moor Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoorside Community Primary Academy School
Primary · 338m away
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Primary · 812m away
Hope High School
Special school · 824m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 828m away
Hillside Community Primary School
Primary · 873m away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Delph Side Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holland Moor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holland Moor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holland Moor Primary School?
Holland Moor Primary School currently has 430 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holland Moor Primary School take?
Holland Moor Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holland Moor Primary School?
Holland Moor Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 9AG, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holland Moor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holland Moor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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