Crawford Village Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Crawford Road, Crawford Village, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, WN8 9QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Crawford Village Primary School is a primary school in Skelmersdale for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 1st of 18 primary schools in Skelmersdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 May 2016, report published 24 June 2016

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2022

Pupils flourish at Crawford Village Primary School. Many parents and carers who spoke with inspectors share the view that, 'this is a school where pupils are wrapped in love and support.' There is a strong sense of family and belonging among pupils and staff. Pupils show genuine kindness towards each other. Pupils behave exceptionally well across the school. They live up to leaders' high expectations. There is a purposeful buzz of learning in every classroom. Pupils' positive attitudes continue into breaktimes, when they enjoy being with their friends. Pupils achieve extremely highly. They are confident and articulate when expressing their thoughts and ideas to others. Children in early years are exceptionally well prepared for key stage 1, while pupils in Year 6 are equipped for the transition to secondary school equally well. Pupils trust staff to deal with any worries quickly. If bullying is reported, leaders take robust and sensitive action. Pupils feel safe and happy in school. Pupils relish all the opportunities that each day brings. They take pride in their various roles of responsibility. These include being a school councillor or a values champion. Pupils readily take part in the wide range of clubs on offer. These contribute strongly to their personal development.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

12 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths92%

92%, 30 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

79 pupils on roll, with places for 70

Eligible for free school meals3.8%

3.8%, 22.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.5%

2.5%, 19.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.9%

8.9%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Crawford Village Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Moorside Community Primary Academy School1 mileOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Little Digmoor Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good32% met the expected standard
Holland Moor Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good7% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Debra Eaton
Address
Crawford Road, Crawford Village, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, WN8 9QP
Local authority
Lancashire
URN
119224

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.