Kingsbury Primary Special School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kingsbury Primary Special School is a special school in Skelmersdale for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 October 2013, report published 11 November 2013

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils thrive in this supportive and aspirational school. Their needs are placed firmly at the centre of 'The Kingsbury Way'. Pupils' educational experience is shaped by leaders' high expectations for what they can achieve. Pupils, all of whom have education, health and care (EHC) plans, make exceptional progress from their starting points. Pupils form strong bonds with the caring staff who make it their priority to understand pupils' strengths and needs. Pupils receive attentive support to help them manage their feelings. They behave exceptionally well. Pupils enjoy spending time with their friends. As a pupil said, they are 'surrounded by happiness'. Pupils know that the staff will do their best to help them if they have any worries. Leaders deal sensitively with their concerns, including rare cases of bullying. This helps pupils to feel safe and secure. Pupils have a wealth of opportunities to get out and about in the local community and beyond. They take part in such events as sports competitions, dance festivals and residential visits. Pupils travel from a broad geographical area, but leaders work tirelessly to promote a strong spirit of community. Parents and carers are fully involved in the school life of their children.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

20 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

132 pupils on roll, with places for 130

Eligible for free school meals43.9%

43.9%, 17.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.1%

9.1%, 12.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.5%

1.5%, 13.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan98.5%

98.5%, 92.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kingsbury Primary Special School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
West Lancashire Community High School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.2
Elm Tree Community Primary School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard
Hope High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 13.1
A.R.T.S. Education3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 12.0
Pontville School4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 12.9

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Smith
Address
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
Local authority
Lancashire
URN
131259

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.