The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Danielle Dewhurst (Associate 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: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Aughton Street, Townend, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bede's Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
Moorgate Nursery School
Nursery · 304m away
Pontville School
Special school · 555m away
Pontville School
Independent · 555m away
Turning Point Academy
Independent · 692m away
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Acorns School
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School take?
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School is in Ormskirk, L39 3LQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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