SchoolScoresDownholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Black-A-Moor Lane, Haskayne, Ormskirk, L39 7HX
0151 526 0614 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ormskirk comparisons use the 16 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 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 | Ormskirk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ormskirk. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ormskirk. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ormskirk. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ormskirk. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ormskirk. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 88%). 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. Ormskirk figures pool parents at the Ormskirk 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 6 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.0% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 18th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 7.3 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 4.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Halsall St Cuthbert's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lydiate Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aughton St Michael's CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas CofE Primary School, Lydiate 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aughton Christ Church CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Park Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northway Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aughton Town Green Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School?
93% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School as their first choice for 4 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 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 119479.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.