Schools in Ormskirk, North West (2025)
28 schools · 7,209 students · 23 local authority, 3 academy, 2 independent · median Pupils on roll 152.
Ormskirk, in North West, has 28 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 7,209 students. By level there are 22 primary, 3 secondary, 3 all-through; by sector 23 local authority, 3 academy, 2 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Ormskirk's schools is 152, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
23 of the 28 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (96.4, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School (91.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and St Bede's Catholic High School (88.3, top 10% of secondary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ormskirk School (1,169 students), Scarisbrick Hall School (1,039 students), Burscough Priory Academy (729 students).
Ranked schools in Ormskirk
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 196Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 291Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 70 students
- 388St Bede's Catholic High SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Secondary55.0 Attainment 8 · 709 students
- 488Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 584Burscough Village Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
- 684Rufford CofE SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 782Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
- 875Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 972Burscough Priory AcademyOrmskirk · Academy Secondary48.8 Attainment 8 · 729 students
- 1064Ormskirk Church of England Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 1158Richard Durning's Endowed Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
- 1255Aughton Town Green Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
- 1354Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 1448Maharishi Free SchoolOrmskirk · Academy All-through54.1 Attainment 8 · 229 students
- 1541Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 1641Ormskirk SchoolOrmskirk · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 1,169 students
- 1730Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 1827Ormskirk Asmall Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students
- 1924Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 135 students
- 2017Scarisbrick Hall SchoolOrmskirk · Independent All-through32.0 Attainment 8 · 1,039 students
- 2115Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and NurseryOrmskirk · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 90 students
- 225Ormskirk West End SchoolOrmskirk · Local authority Primary18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 130 students
- 233Turning Point AcademyOrmskirk · Independent All-through10.3 Attainment 8 · 72 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 96.4 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 2 | Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 91.1 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70 |
| 3 | St Bede's Catholic High School Ormskirk · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 88.3 Top 10% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 709 |
| 4 | Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 87.9 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 5 | Burscough Village Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 83.7 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 6 | Rufford CofE School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 83.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 7 | Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 81.5 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 363 |
| 8 | Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 74.7 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 9 | Burscough Priory Academy Ormskirk · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 71.5 Top 25% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 729 |
| 10 | Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 63.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 11 | Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 57.8 Top 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
| 12 | Aughton Town Green Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 54.5 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 13 | Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 53.7 Top 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 14 | Maharishi Free School Ormskirk · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 47.7 Lower 50% | 54.1 Attainment 8 | 229 |
| 15 | Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 41.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 16 | Ormskirk School Ormskirk · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 40.9 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 1,169 |
| 17 | Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 29.5 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 18 | Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 27.3 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 152 |
| 19 | Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 23.7 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 135 |
| 20 | Scarisbrick Hall School Ormskirk · All-through · Ages 0–18 | Independent | 16.9 Lower 50% | 32.0 Attainment 8 | 1,039 |
| 21 | Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 14.8 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
| 22 | Ormskirk West End School Ormskirk · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 4.6 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 130 |
| 23 | Turning Point Academy Ormskirk · All-through · Ages 7–16 | Independent | 3.4 Lower 50% | 10.3 Attainment 8 | 72 |
Other schools in Ormskirk
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
41 students
Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
20 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
56 students
Holmeswood Methodist School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
55 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Ormskirk side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ormskirk?
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Ormskirk with a Success Index (England) of 96.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ormskirk?
Ormskirk has 28 schools (22 primary, 3 secondary, 3 all-through) educating 7,209 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ormskirk?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ormskirk is 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.