The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 38.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Lee Fazackerley (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrookfield Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Kingsbury School
Special school · Very close
Kingsbury Primary Special School
Special school · Very close
Black Moss School
Special school · 322m away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 635m away
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Primary · 706m away
Crow Orchard Primary School
Primary · 957m away
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Lancashire Community High School's Ofsted rating?
West Lancashire Community High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Lancashire Community High School?
West Lancashire Community High School currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Lancashire Community High School take?
West Lancashire Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is West Lancashire Community High School?
West Lancashire Community High School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Lancashire Community High School have a sixth form?
Yes, West Lancashire Community High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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