Crow Orchard Primary School, Skelmersdale

In its own words: "We warmly invite you to come and discover what makes Crow Orchard Primary School such a special place to learn and grow. At Crow Orchard, we learn with love, grow with purpose and stand strong through every challenge. Our school is SO much more than a place of education- it's a family."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Crow Orchard, we are incredibly proud of our smaller-than-average class sizes where every child is known, valued and actively supported . With a strong family ethos at our heart, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive ."

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Crow Orchard Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Crow Orchard Primary School as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Crow Orchard Primary School are St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 63% maths); Trinity Church of England/Methodist School (0.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 59% maths); Cobbs Brow School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 84% maths); and Brookfield Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 81% reading, 86% maths).

Crow Orchard Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

9.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 17 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 3 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Crow Orchard Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Rainford Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Lane (by), 60 metres away.

In 2024/25, Crow Orchard Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 8.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Crow Orchard Primary School are Lathom High School : A Technology College (0.5 miles), Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School (0.6 miles) and Maharishi Free School (1.1 miles).