Holmeswood Methodist School
Ormskirk, L40 1UD · Lancashire · primary school
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431st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 1,942 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.25 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holmeswood Methodist School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in April 2026.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a Rise and Shine Breakfast Club and an after-school club. Activities include Bikeability, Mini Wheelers, and RelaxKids. Sports cover swimming, gymnastics, dance, and athletics. Arts include clog dancing and clay workshops. Trips visit Anderton Boat Lift, Ribchester, and the Liverpool Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 42. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the various clubs and trips scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Holmeswood Methodist School
Overview
Holmeswood Methodist School is described as a "small school with a big personal development offer" where pupils "flourish" and feel safe. While the school meets expected standards in most areas, including strong personal development and effective safeguarding, the report identifies that pupils’ achievement in writing requires attention due to gaps in basic knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "carefully tailored" personal development programme that fosters respect, mental health awareness, and preparation for life beyond school.
- Attendance is strong, with leaders providing "swift, effective support" to help pupils settle and attend consistently.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils treat each other with "utmost care and kindness," and bullying is "extremely rare."
- Inclusion is effective, with staff adapting learning so pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities can "access the same learning as their peers."
- Early years provision is high quality, with children gaining confidence in literacy and numeracy through "quality interactions."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff "accurately identify gaps in pupils’ writing knowledge" and take precise action to close them swiftly.
- Leaders should continue to prioritise "high-quality teaching across the curriculum" so pupils remember important knowledge more readily.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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