Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ormskirk, L39 3LQ · Lancashire · primary school
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68th 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 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 363 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Ormskirk St Anne’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “happy school community” where pupils are “eager to learn” and staff form “strong relationships” with families. Leaders have successfully addressed previous areas for improvement, ensuring the school continues to provide a high-quality education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, stimulating and ambitious,” with content that is “logically ordered” to help pupils build on previous learning.
- Pupils are “polite and extremely well behaved,” acting as “positive ambassadors” who are “confident and highly articulate.”
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with children gaining “secure foundations” through phonics and accessing a “rich range of books.”
- Staff workload is managed well, with a commitment to “reducing their workload” that supports their “well-being.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, resulting in them “achieving well.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment checks do not adequately identify “gaps or misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge,” hindering recall of previous learning.
- Some teaching activities do not enable pupils to “learn in sufficient depth,” limiting the richness of their subject knowledge.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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