Ormskirk Asmall Primary School
Ormskirk, L39 3PJ · Lancashire · primary school
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327th 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 the 3,864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with their reading or writing?
What Ofsted said about Ormskirk Asmall Primary School
Overview
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils are happy, well-mannered, and thoughtful. Despite significant disruption from a fire and rebuilding, the school has maintained high expectations for achievement and delivered a well-organised curriculum that supports pupils’ broader development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive relationships underpinned by values such as "kindness and respect," behaving well and caring for one another.
- The curriculum is "well-organised," enabling pupils to build knowledge logically in most subjects, with reading at its heart through a "well-thought-out phonics curriculum."
- The school effectively identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities, including clubs, community projects, and trips, which contribute strongly to their personal development.
- Leaders are mindful of staff workload and well-being, while governors provide "effective support and challenge" to ensure high-quality education.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine curriculum thinking in a small number of subjects and early years areas to clarify "essential knowledge" and the order in which it is taught.
- Assessment strategies in a few subjects are "underdeveloped," meaning teachers are sometimes uncertain if pupils have gained intended knowledge; the school should determine how best to check understanding and equip teachers to use assessment with confidence.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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.
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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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