Ormskirk West End School
Ormskirk, L39 1PA · Lancashire · primary school
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381st 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 935 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 18.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Ormskirk West End School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 18.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. 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, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 130 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is maintained in daily teaching?
What Ofsted said about Ormskirk West End School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, triggering a future graded inspection. Despite this, pupils enjoy attending this “warm and inviting school” and value their positive relationships with staff. The school maintains effective safeguarding arrangements and has raised expectations for pupil achievement, though inconsistencies remain in curriculum delivery and behaviour management.
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “feel safe and happy in school” and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
- The school has created an “ambitious curriculum” with thoughtfully ordered subject plans in many areas, ensuring staff know the learning sequence.
- Early reading is prioritised, with well-trained staff delivering phonics and providing targeted support to help pupils become “confident and fluent readers”.
- Staff quickly identify additional needs, and pupils with SEND receive “appropriate support from skilled staff” with necessary teaching adaptations.
- Governors are a “committed group” who support staff well-being and workload, while attendance rates are rising due to strong relationships with parents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school must identify the “precise knowledge that pupils should learn and when this should be taught” to prevent gaps in learning.
- Staff require better training to implement the curriculum effectively in all subjects, ensuring activities support the intended depth of knowledge.
- The school should strengthen expectations of behaviour during “unstructured times” to ensure pupils consistently adhere to school policies and develop self-regulation.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 18% |
| 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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