Ormskirk School is a secondary school in Ormskirk, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ormskirk School currently has around 1306 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 36% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AT |
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| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lesley Gwinnett |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 132834 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1590 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1306 |
| Number of Boys: | 669 |
| Number of Girls: | 637 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Greetby Hill , L39 2DP | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School 16 School Lane , Westhead L40 6HL | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk West End School Grimshaw Lane , L39 1PA | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 18 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Cross Hall High School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Ruff Lane , L39 4QY | - not rated | 989 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 600 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster Lodge School Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | - not rated | 728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP | - not rated | 939 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Hants Lane, , Ormskirk L39 1PX | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.