What did Ofsted judge Ormskirk School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Ormskirk School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ormskirk School?

Ormskirk School has 1,169 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ormskirk School take?

Ormskirk School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Ormskirk School located?

Ormskirk School is located in Ormskirk, L39 2AT, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Ormskirk School?

Ormskirk School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Ormskirk School?

When Ormskirk School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, special educational or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by written specific appropriate professional advice (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why admission to the school is necessary. It is the responsibility of parents to show that it is essential for the child to attend Ormskirk School rather than any other school; 3. Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week), and 1 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ormskirk School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.8% of pupils at Ormskirk School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ormskirk School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, special educational or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by written specific appropriate professional advice (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why admission to the school is necessary. It is the responsibility of parents to show that it is essential for the child to attend Ormskirk School rather than any other school.
3Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week).
4Any other applicants — Any other applicants. Admissions Policy – Ormskirk School

Own-authority determined admission arrangements for 2027-28, as published by Lancashire County Council on its determined 2027-28 admission arrangements page (document filed by the council as "Ormskirk School 23 February 2026.pdf").

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Ormskirk School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ormskirk School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Ormskirk School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ormskirk School?: Ormskirk School has 1,169 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ormskirk School take?: Ormskirk School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Ormskirk School located?: Ormskirk School is located in Ormskirk, L39 2AT, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Ormskirk School?: Ormskirk School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Ormskirk School?: When Ormskirk School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, special educational or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by written specific appropriate professional advice (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why admission to the school is necessary. It is the responsibility of parents to show that it is essential for the child to attend Ormskirk School rather than any other school; 3. Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week), and 1 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ormskirk School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.8% of pupils at Ormskirk School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ormskirk School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, special educational or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by written specific appropriate professional advice (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why admission to the school is necessary. It is the responsibility of parents to show that it is essential for the child to attend Ormskirk School rather than any other school.
3Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week).
4Any other applicants — Any other applicants. Admissions Policy – Ormskirk School

Ormskirk School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ormskirk School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Ormskirk School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ormskirk School?: Ormskirk School has 1,169 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ormskirk School take?: Ormskirk School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Ormskirk School located?: Ormskirk School is located in Ormskirk, L39 2AT, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Ormskirk School?: Ormskirk School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Ormskirk School?: When Ormskirk School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, special educational or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by written specific appropriate professional advice (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why admission to the school is necessary. It is the responsibility of parents to show that it is essential for the child to attend Ormskirk School rather than any other school; 3. Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending Ormskirk School on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week), and 1 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ormskirk School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.8% of pupils at Ormskirk School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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