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Ormskirk School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr John Burnham
corporate_fareENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST
location_onOrmskirk, L39 2AT
phone 1695583040
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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,230

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Attainment 8

42.4

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GCSE Rank

#51 in Lancashire

#2,189 of 3,216 nationally

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Ormskirk School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Ormskirk, serving ages 11-18. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ormskirk School is an academy sponsor led in Ormskirk, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,212 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4, placing the school #51 in Lancashire and #2,189 of 3,216 nationally. 40.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 24.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.65 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

40.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.9%
Entering EBacc14.20%
EBacc APS3.63
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc14.30%
EBacc APS3.97
2023
Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc20%
EBacc APS3.78
2022
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc-%
EBacc APS-
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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%
Apprenticeships1%
Employment3%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025
A-Level Value Added

-0.65

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

32

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*2.7%
Achieving A*–A12.3%
Achieving A*–B24.0%
VA Banding Well below average
Retention rate96.9%
A-level subjects offered19
2024
A-Level Value Added

-0.57

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

33

Retention rate100.00%
2023
Avg Grade

C

Students

29

Retention rate100.00%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
Academy First Section 5 EIF
Not Judged
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Education
Good
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good
Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF
Inadequate
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Inadequate
None EIF
Requires improvement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement

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