Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Aughton Street, Townend, Ormskirk, L39 3LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Ormskirk for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 6th of 22 primary schools in Ormskirk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2019, report published 27 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils come to school each morning eager to learn. They strive to embody the school values in all that they do. Pupils and staff are proud to be part of this happy school community. Staff form strong relationships with pupils and their families. Pupils feel safe coming into school's welcoming environment each day. The school has high aspirations for pupils' academic achievement. Pupils work hard and develop a love of learning. They leave Year 6 well prepared for secondary school. Pupils are polite and extremely well behaved and are positive ambassadors for their school. They are kind and considerate and aim to treat others in the same way that they would like to be treated themselves. Pupils are confident and highly articulate. Older pupils can speak with maturity and are expected to engage in purposeful debates. Pupils benefit from undertaking a wide range of roles and responsibilities. These include acting as school councillors, eco warriors and young school leaders. Pupils are eager to support their local and wider communities. Staff ensure that all pupils, from the early years onwards, learn the importance of serving the community. These opportunities help pupils to become well-rounded citizens.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers' checks on pupils' learning over time do not spot gaps or misconceptions in pupils' knowledge. This means that some pupils find it difficult to recall their previous learning. The school should ensure that it refines the assessment procedures so that pupils have a solid foundation for later learning.
- On occasion, the activities that teachers design do not enable some pupils to learn in sufficient depth. This hinders these pupils from building as rich a body of subject knowledge across the curriculum as they could. The school should refine its teaching approaches to ensure that there are greater opportunities for these pupils to apply their knowledge in depth.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
363 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ormskirk West End School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 18% met the expected standard |
| Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Danielle Dewhurst
- Phone
- 01695574697
- Address
- Aughton Street, Townend, Ormskirk, L39 3LQ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119682
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.