Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Ormskirk
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive socially and emotionally. It has made significant improvements in reading teaching and support for pupils with additional needs. Parents are very positive about the improvements seen this year, particularly under the new headteacher's leadership since January 2025.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and reading support that helps all pupils, including weaker readers, develop fluency and a love of books
- Excellent behaviour and personal development, with pupils treating others with thought and consideration
- Good identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Safe, welcoming environment where pupils feel they belong and make friends easily
- Effective attendance monitoring and action on absences
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum subjects lack clear identification of essential knowledge, leaving pupils not as well-prepared for their next stage of education
- Leadership of some aspects of school work is less developed than others, affecting how well teachers are supported
- Governors do not have enough understanding of curriculum strengths and priorities to hold the school effectively to account
- Inconsistency in curriculum design and delivery across different subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school providing helpful training and support to staff on safeguarding matters.
This small Church of England primary school set in farmland provides a safe, happy learning environment where pupils develop good behaviour and personal skills. However, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistent curriculum design and leadership issues.
At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
8.0
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
31%
Available places
20 pupils
64 capacity
44 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ormskirk
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ormskirk
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
15.35381%
Overall absence
50%
Persistent absence
16
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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