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, with 86% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 22 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Cobbs Brow School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #12 | St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #20 | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, West Lancashire | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Woodland Community Primary School, West Lancashire | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #16 | St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #18 | Brookfield Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Crawford Village Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #19 | Little Digmoor Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #14 | Moorside Community Primary Academy School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #9 | Trinity Church of England/Methodist School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | Good |
| #10 | Holland Moor Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #11 | Crow Orchard Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #17 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, West Lancashire | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #6 | Delph Side Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | Hillside Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #4 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, West Lancashire | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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