SchoolScoresBrookfield Park Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
01695 724042 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 5 July 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 2 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Special measures. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Skelmersdale comparisons use the 9 of its 19 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Skelmersdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skelmersdale. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skelmersdale. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skelmersdale. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skelmersdale. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skelmersdale. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 85% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skelmersdale. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Skelmersdale figures pool parents at the Skelmersdale schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
76% — 16 points above the Lancashire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.0% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 14th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 19 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Higher than 19% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 18 state primary schools in Skelmersdale. Higher than 52% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity CofE/Methodist School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crow Orchard Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cobbs Brow School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Delph Side Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodland Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Digmoor Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brookfield Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brookfield Park Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 2 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
How did Brookfield Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Brookfield Park Primary School?
50% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Brookfield Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Brookfield Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Brookfield Park Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 134603.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.