Crawford Village Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
79 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Crawford Village Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Moorside Community Primary Academy School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Little Digmoor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Holland Moor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 7% 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
- Phone
- 01695622333
- 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.