Little Digmoor Primary School
Skelmersdale, WN8 9NF · Lancashire · primary school
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398th 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 — 2.4/10 against 653 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Digmoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific enrichment opportunities are available during the school day? How does the school manage class sizes with the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about Little Digmoor Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, respectful, and kind, with high standards of behaviour and positive personal development. However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement, as pupils’ achievement has been low for some time and they are not sufficiently prepared for their next stages of education.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy at school” and “respectful and take good care of each other.”
- Behaviour is maintained to high standards, with staff using “calm and consistent approaches” for those who find this difficult.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and skilfully weaves in opportunities to broaden pupils’ understanding of the wider world, including health and diverse cultures.
- Early years children “quickly settle” and benefit from “well-established routines” and high expectations.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils develop key knowledge, particularly in writing, which currently impedes their achievement across the curriculum.
- Teachers need to check that pupils fully understand prior learning before moving on, to prevent gaps in knowledge.
- The school should identify pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) consistently better and equip teachers to meet these differing needs.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 13% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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