West Lancashire primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 19% achieve the higher standard—more than double the England average of 8%. Crawford Village Primary School, Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy, and St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 86% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 21 schools serving West Lancashire, families in Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Burscough, and Parbold have extensive choice across both market town and village settings. 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 |
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| #5 | Cobbs Brow School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 9.4/10Elite |
| #12 | St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #20 | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, West Lancashire | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #8 | Woodland Community Primary School, West Lancashire | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
| #16 | St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.3/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #18 | Brookfield Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | Crawford Village Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #15 | Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #19 | Little Digmoor Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #14 | Moorside Community Primary Academy School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #2 | Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| N/A | Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 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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| #7 | St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Trinity Church of England/Methodist School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #10 | Holland Moor Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Crow Orchard Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #17 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, West Lancashire | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #6 | Delph Side Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #13 | Hillside Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #3 | St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #4 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, West Lancashire | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8/10Excellent |
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