The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England/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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 39.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Winstanley (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
Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrow Orchard Primary School
Primary · 403m away
Black Moss School
Special school · 474m away
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 491m away
Kingsbury School
Special school · 533m away
Kingsbury Primary Special School
Special school · 533m away
Brookfield Park Primary School
Primary · 599m away
West Lancashire Community High School
Special school · 706m away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 844m away
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity Church of England/Methodist School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Church of England/Methodist School?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Church of England/Methodist School take?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trinity Church of England/Methodist School?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 8PW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Church of England/Methodist School have a sixth form?
No, Trinity Church of England/Methodist School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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