Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk, L40 6HL · Lancashire · primary school
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232nd 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a breakfast club and an after-school club, participate in the School Council, and join inter-school sporting events and the Great Big Dance Off Competition. Trips include outdoor education residencies at Borwick Hall and Min-y-Don.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle applications when places are limited? How does the school support pupils who fall below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils participating in the residential trips?
What Ofsted said about Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
Overview
This small, friendly primary school provides an exceptionally supportive environment where pupils are "happy and proud" to belong. The inspection found that pupils "flourish" in a community characterised by "remarkably positive" relationships and a strong culture of respect. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic success, ensuring every child has equal access to an excellent curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "exceptionally well cared for" and develop into "well-rounded confident citizens" through a "vast array of trips and residentials" that broaden their horizons.
- The curriculum is meticulously planned, with staff identifying "key knowledge" and teaching it in a logical order that supports learning in mixed-age classes.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are "experts in enabling pupils to learn new sounds," and children speak with "passion and confidence" about their reading.
- Staff demonstrate "considerable subject expertise" and are "quick to address any misconceptions," ensuring pupils develop secure subject knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "embrace the same excellent curriculum as their peers," benefiting from "well-tailored support programmes."
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to work closely with parents and external agencies to support "a small number of pupils" who "do not attend school as regularly as they should."
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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