Moss View School, Skelmersdale

Special

Other independent special school

Mixed

Ages 5–11

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Mrs Katey Jacobs

Pupils:1 / 48 capacity

LA:Lancashire

Phone:01695355315

Website:www.rethinkeducation.org.uk

Address:1 Moss Lane View, Skelmersdale, WN8 9TL

Area:Schools in WN8

Status:open

Opened:20 November 2025

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 11 months ago

Overall

Inspected 29 October 2025View full report

URN:152107

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:West Lancashire

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Moss View School has invested significantly in creating a welcoming, safe environment with high-quality facilities designed specifically for its pupils. The school demonstrates strong commitment to supporting all learners, particularly those with SEND, through detailed planning, appropriate assessment, and tailored interventions. Parents can be confident that safeguarding, behaviour management, and pastoral support are well-established priorities.

Key Strengths

Well-designed curriculum covering academic and vocational subjects with detailed schemes of work tailored to different abilities and SEND needs
Strong safeguarding systems in place with appropriate policies, staff training, and awareness of local risks
Excellent premises recently renovated to a high standard with five classrooms, medical room, kitchen, outdoor space, and appropriate facilities for all pupils
Comprehensive assessment procedures including baseline assessments for pupils with SEND to inform targeted support
Clear behaviour and anti-bullying policies focused on mutual respect and tolerance

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - the school has a policy reflecting current statutory guidance, appropriate systems to record concerns, staff have received required training, and the school is aware of local vulnerabilities.

Extracurricular Activities

Educational visits to learn about religious festivals and days of remembrance, school council and leadership roles, use of local leisure facilities for physical education

Moss View School is a newly opening independent school in Skelmersdale that is likely to meet all independent school standards. The school is designed to provide pupils with a broad range of academic and vocational subjects, with particular attention to supporting pupils with SEND.