Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
16 School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, L40 6HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ormskirk for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 4th of 22 primary schools in Ormskirk. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 11 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils are exceptionally well cared for at this small, friendly school. They are happy and proud to be part of this very special community. Pupils flourish in the supportive environment that the school provides. They relish both the academic and social opportunities that they experience as part of this welcoming school. Pupils develop a thirst for knowledge during their time at the school. They rise to the very high expectations the school has for their behaviour and academic success. Pupils are extremely well supported to become committed and curious learners. They are articulate when expressing their thoughts and ideas. Pupils work hard and achieve highly. There is a culture of respect and tolerance across the school. Relationships are remarkably positive. Pupils and staff display great consideration and politeness towards others. Pupils speak with pride about representing the school, such as at recent dodgeball and bench ball events. They are keen to share how they benefit from the vast array of trips and residentials on offer. For example, by taking part in canoeing, climbing, visits to London and local landmarks, pupils gain a wealth of experiences that broaden their horizons. These opportunities help pupils to develop into well-rounded confident citizens.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
105 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Brookfield Park Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Helen Clark
- Phone
- 01695574078
- Address
- 16 School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, L40 6HL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119377
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.