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Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is a community primary school in Ormskirk, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 144 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

144

Pupils

150

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ormskirk Asmall Primary School?

The catchment area for Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School: 150 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 144 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 150, Lancashire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.8% of pupils at Ormskirk Asmall Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lancashire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Lancashire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School: School Information

Full address
Tennyson Drive, Ormskirk, L39 3PJ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
20.8% of pupils
DfE URN
119314

Other Primary Schools in Ormskirk

If Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ormskirk are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ormskirk Asmall Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ormskirk Asmall Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ormskirk Asmall Primary School?

The catchment area for Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ormskirk Asmall Primary School oversubscribed?

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ormskirk Asmall Primary School?

Admission to Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Ormskirk Asmall Primary School cover?

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is a primary school in Ormskirk, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ormskirk Asmall Primary School?

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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