The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 18% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
18%
-44.0pp 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)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 113
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 42.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Currie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrmskirk Asmall Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Turning Point Academy
Independent · 876m away
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Moorgate Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Bede's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Acorns School
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Ormskirk School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ormskirk West End School's Ofsted rating?
Ormskirk West End School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormskirk West End School?
Ormskirk West End School currently has 113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormskirk West End School take?
Ormskirk West End School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ormskirk West End School?
Ormskirk West End School is in Ormskirk, L39 1PA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormskirk West End School have a sixth form?
No, Ormskirk West End School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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