Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Black-A-Moor Lane, Haskayne, Ormskirk, L39 7HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ormskirk for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2025, report published 14 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Requires improvement
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 July 2025
Set amidst farmland, mossland and trees, this small school provides pupils with a safe, happy place to learn in. Pupils find it easy to make friends. They get to know other pupils in the early years and key stages 1 and 2 well. Pupils treat others with thought and consideration. Often, pupils are physically active in the school's classrooms, spacious playground, garden or field. The school makes successful use of its quiet location in its teaching of the curriculum. Pupils are often treated to the sounds of local cows, sheep or horses during their learning. The school takes care to learn about the needs of each pupil. Pupils feel that they belong at the school. The school has high expectations of its pupils. Pupils are beginning to benefit from the recent improvements that the school has made to its curriculum design and teaching. However, some of the school's curriculum is not well thought out. In addition, governance and some of the school's leadership of aspects of its work are not as effective as they should be. These weaknesses hamper pupils' quality of education and their achievement.
What the school should improve
- At times, some of the school's curriculum does not clearly identify the essential knowledge that staff should teach. Some pupils do not develop secure curriculum knowledge. This means that they are not as well prepared for their next stage of education as the school intends. The school should ensure that all curriculums are equally well thought out so that pupils know and remember all that they should.
- The governing body does not have enough understanding of some of the school's curriculum strengths and priorities. This affects how well it challenges and supports the quality of education at the school. Governors should ensure that they are well informed on the school's work, so they can more effectively fulfil their statutory responsibilities and support the school on its continued journey of improvement.
- The leadership of some aspects of the school's work is less well developed than in others. This affects how well staff are supported to improve their teaching and it holds back some aspects of pupils' learning. The school should ensure that it develops its knowledge and expertise so that each aspect of its work is led well.
Pupil numbers and mix
20 pupils on roll, with places for 64
Schools near Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Lydiate Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Swindells
- Phone
- 01515260614
- Address
- Black-A-Moor Lane, Haskayne, Ormskirk, L39 7HX
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119479
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.