The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 51
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Relph Higson (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
Location
Chapel Lane, Nr Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1UD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Holmeswood Methodist School's Ofsted rating?
Holmeswood Methodist School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holmeswood Methodist School?
Holmeswood Methodist School currently has 51 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmeswood Methodist School take?
Holmeswood Methodist School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holmeswood Methodist School?
Holmeswood Methodist School is in Ormskirk, L40 1UD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmeswood Methodist School have a sixth form?
No, Holmeswood Methodist School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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