Ormskirk West End School Catchment Area
Ormskirk West End School is a community primary school in Ormskirk, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 113 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
113
Pupils
210
Capacity
54%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Ormskirk West End School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ormskirk West End School?
The catchment area for Ormskirk West End 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 West End 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.
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 West End School: 210 places, 54% filled: places available
Ormskirk West End School has a published admission number of 210 places. 113 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.5% of pupils at Ormskirk West End School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Ormskirk.
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 West End School: School Information
- Full address
- Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PA
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 42.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119282
Other Primary Schools in Ormskirk
If Ormskirk West End School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ormskirk are the next closest alternatives.
Aughton Town Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L39 6SF
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L39 3PJ
Burscough Village Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L40 4LB
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · L39 5AS
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · L40 5UG
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · L39 2DP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ormskirk West End 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ormskirk West End School
What is the catchment area for Ormskirk West End School? ▾
The catchment area for Ormskirk West End 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 West End School oversubscribed? ▾
Ormskirk West End School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 113 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Ormskirk West End School? ▾
Admission to Ormskirk West End 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 West End School cover? ▾
Ormskirk West End School is a primary school in Ormskirk, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ormskirk West End School? ▾
Ormskirk West End School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.