SchoolScoresOrmskirk Lathom Park CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Hall Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 5UG
01704 892375 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 25 June 2026.
In short: 3 expected, 4 needs attention, 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.
| 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
50% — 10 points below the Lancashire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 21 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.9% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.8 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 4% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 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 John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burscough Lordsgate Township CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burscough Village Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burscough Bridge St John's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burscough Bridge Methodist School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westhead Lathom St James' CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newburgh CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormskirk CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfield Park Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 2 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cobbs Brow School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ormskirk Lathom Park CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ormskirk Lathom Park CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Ormskirk Lathom Park CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Ormskirk Lathom Park CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Ormskirk Lathom Park CofE Primary School as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 8 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 119371.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.