Holmeswood Methodist School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ormskirk, North West L40 1UD · Lancashire
Scored but not ranked: fewer than 60 students.
How is this calculated?About Holmeswood Methodist School
Holmeswood Methodist School is a local authority primary located in Ormskirk, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 55 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 24.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (2th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 55; capacity filled 131%.
There are 28 schools in Ormskirk; Holmeswood Methodist School ranks 23rd of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)29%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)3.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Holmeswood Methodist School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 55
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 131%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 29%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Holmeswood Methodist School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
69 students · 2.6 km away
Rufford CofE School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students · 3.1 km away
Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 4.2 km away
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
41 students · 4.8 km away
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students · 4.9 km away
Burscough Village Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
223 students · 4.9 km away
Burscough Priory Academy
Ormskirk · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students · 4.9 km away
Banks St Stephen's CofE School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
199 students · 5.0 km away
Tarleton Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
674 students · 5.0 km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
56 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
55 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Frizington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
55 students
Bolton Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
56 students
Culgaith CofE School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
56 students
Waberthwaite CofE School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
56 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holmeswood Methodist School a good school?
Holmeswood Methodist School has a Success Index (England) of 24.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Holmeswood Methodist School rank in North West?
Holmeswood Methodist School is not ranked: schools need a published Pupils on roll and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Holmeswood Methodist School?
Holmeswood Methodist School had 55 students in 2025.
Is Holmeswood Methodist School a primary school or a secondary school?
Holmeswood Methodist School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Holmeswood Methodist School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holmeswood Methodist School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.