Holland Moor Primary School, Skelmersdale
Holland Moor Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Skelmersdale. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 18 schools in Skelmersdale with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lancashire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Holland Moor Primary School in detail
Holland Moor Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Working together to create a nurturing and inclusive community that fosters respect, empathy and leadership in an environment where learning is exciting challenging and relevant. We aim to be an outstanding school that nurtures motivated and curious children; to inspire and empower a generation of life-long learners."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Holland Moor Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 72% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Holland Moor Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Holland Moor Primary School as their first choice and 103 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Holland Moor Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holland Moor Primary School are Moorside Community Primary Academy School (0.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 79% maths); Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, 69% reading, 81% maths); St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 30% reading, 20% maths); and Hillside Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 65% reading, 70% maths).
Holland Moor Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Moorside Community Primary Academy SchoolBishop Martin Church of England Primary SchoolSt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolHillside Community Primary School
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holland Moor Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
40.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 57 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 7 (1.7%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Upholland Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hare and Hounds (by), 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Holland Moor Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Holland Moor Primary School creates a nurturing environment where children are happy and feel safe. Teachers present information clearly and know their subjects well, helping most pupils achieve good results. The school goes beyond academics by offering pupils numerous leadership opportunities, cultural experiences, and a wide range of activities that develop their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Pupils display impeccable behaviour and respect for one another, with a strong school ethos of mutual respect
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and check pupils' learning regularly to address gaps
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring they follow the curriculum successfully alongside peers
- Strong early reading instruction with most pupils reading accurately and fluently by end of Year 2
- Extensive opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles and develop character traits like resilience and confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack effective approaches to help pupils retain and recall previous knowledge, which affects their ability to build on prior learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear processes and a positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, musical instruments, sports, playtime buddy roles, energy monitors, charity events, sports clubs
Holland Moor Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection in 2020. Pupils thrive academically and personally in this nurturing, vibrant school with strong leadership.
At a Glance
40.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Holland Moor Primary School
Term dates
Holland Moor Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Lancashire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Holland Moor Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Holland Moor Primary School is in Lancashire; for families living there:
- Lancashire's school travel policy: school transport policies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 14 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
365 pupils
445 places
80 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Skelmersdale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Skelmersdale
Across Lancashire council
Places available
15,442
Applications
12,122
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
57
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
412
Total Pupils
205
Boys
207
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,192
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,715
Per pupil
£2402k
Total funding
£203k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
16.0%
Persistent absence
332
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Holland Moor Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holland Moor Primary School
What are SATs results like at Holland Moor Primary School?
Of the pupils at Holland Moor Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Holland Moor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holland Moor Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Holland Moor Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Holland Moor Primary School is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holland Moor Primary School?
Holland Moor Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 445 places.
How big are the classes at Holland Moor Primary School?
Classes at Holland Moor Primary School average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Holland Moor Primary School?
Holland Moor Primary School has around 412 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holland Moor Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Holland Moor Primary School in 2024/25. 16% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holland Moor Primary School?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Holland Moor Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Holland Moor Primary School's term dates?
Holland Moor Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Lancashire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Holland Moor Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 14 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holland Moor Primary School?
Holland Moor Primary School is at Cornbrook, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AG.
Sources: Lancashire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)