Ormskirk primary schools deliver strong results, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 22% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, and Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School are among the top-performing options, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. With 25 schools serving Ormskirk and surrounding villages, families benefit from well-established Church of England schools alongside community primaries that provide welcoming, family-focused environments. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #4 | Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Aughton Town Green Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #9 | Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Christian | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Burscough Village Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #18 | Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8/10Excellent |
| N/A | Burscough Bridge Methodist School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Protestant | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Holmeswood Methodist School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Protestant | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Maharishi Free School | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #14 | St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #21 | Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #3 | Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #13 | St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 4.6/10Developing |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Rufford CofE School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.1/10Developing |
| #23 | Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #6 | Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #20 | Ormskirk West End School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
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