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Ormskirk School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,220 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in January 2025. The present school opened in 2022.
This school is a member of Endeavour Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Burscough Priory Academy, Tarleton Academy and Wellfield Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Sixth form.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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