The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.1
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 17 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 890m away
Cobbs Brow School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodland Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Crow Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Maharishi Free School a selective school?
No. Maharishi Free School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maharishi Free School's Ofsted rating?
Maharishi Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maharishi Free School?
Maharishi Free School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maharishi Free School take?
Maharishi Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Maharishi Free School?
Maharishi Free School is in Ormskirk, L40 6JJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maharishi Free School have a sixth form?
No, Maharishi Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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