Holland Moor Primary School
Skelmersdale, WN8 9AG · Lancashire · primary school
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62nd of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 1,737 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holland Moor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Windmill Club, along with breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 445. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Windmill Club structure its weekly sessions? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the school manage the transition for children moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about Holland Moor Primary School
Overview
Holland Moor Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "nurturing and vibrant" environment where pupils "thoroughly enjoy attending" and behave with "impeccable" courtesy and respect. Strong leadership ensures that children thrive academically and personally through an ambitious curriculum and high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "impeccable" behaviour, showing they are "unfailingly courteous and respectful" and helpful towards others.
- The school provides a "highly effective" provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they follow the curriculum with "enjoyment and success".
- Teachers possess "good knowledge" of their subjects and "present new information clearly," regularly checking learning to address gaps.
- Early years staff are "skilled in teaching early reading," ensuring most pupils read "accurately and fluently" by the end of Year 2.
- Pupils take full advantage of a "vast array of extra activities" and leadership roles, developing talents in music, sport, and cultural understanding.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, approaches to helping pupils retain previous knowledge are "not as effective as they could be," causing some to struggle recalling prior learning. The school should "refine its approaches to this aspect of its work."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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