Ormskirk West End School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ormskirk West End School is a primary school in Ormskirk for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 20th of 22 primary schools in Ormskirk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 June 2019, report published 15 July 2019

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to this warm and inviting school. They value the positive relationships that they have with staff. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel safe and happy in school. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. They fulfil the school values by behaving in 'the West End way', showing aspiration, resilience and respect when they are in class. Some older pupils act as behaviour mentors and are positive role models to younger children. Following a period of change, the school has raised its expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Pupils achieve increasingly well in some subjects. However, weaknesses in less developed areas of the curriculum mean that some pupils do not develop a deep body of knowledge over time. Some pupils do not achieve as well as they should. Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities that enhance the curriculum. For example, they work with a local laboratory and participate in science projects. Some pupils have undertaken an archaeological dig in the school grounds and others have formed a rock band as part of a music project. These experiences help to nurture pupils' talents and broaden their expectations for their futures.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

11 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 44 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%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score96

96, 9 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

130 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals53.8%

53.8%, 27.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.8%

20.8%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.5%

8.5%, 6.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan13.8%

13.8%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ormskirk West End School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good38% met the expected standard
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding87% met the expected standard
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Currie
Address
Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PA
Local authority
Lancashire
URN
119282

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.