The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Giles Storch (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
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Greetby Hill, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTurning Point Academy
Independent · 643m away
The Acorns School
Pupil referral unit · 712m away
Ormskirk School
Secondary · 778m away
Moorgate Nursery School
Nursery · 995m away
Wood Edge Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Ormskirk West End School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ormskirk Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormskirk Church of England Primary School?
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormskirk Church of England Primary School take?
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ormskirk Church of England Primary School?
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School is in Ormskirk, L39 2DP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormskirk Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ormskirk Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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