Moss View School, Skelmersdale
Moss View School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Skelmersdale.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Moss View School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Moss View School are Kingsbury Primary Special School (1.1 miles, Outstanding); West Lancashire Community High School (1.2 miles, Good); Hope High School (1.6 miles, Good); and Elm Tree Community Primary School (1.6 miles, Outstanding).
Kingsbury Primary Special SchoolWest Lancashire Community High SchoolHope High SchoolElm Tree Community Primary School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Moss View School has an education, health and care plan (1 of 1 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rainford Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2025 inspection report.
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.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Moss View School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
1 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
2%
Available places
1 pupils
48 places
47 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Skelmersdale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Skelmersdale
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Moss View School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1
Total Pupils
0
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Moss View School
How many pupils go to Moss View School?
Moss View School has around 1 pupils on roll.
Does Moss View School have specialist SEN provision?
Moss View School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Moss View School?
Moss View School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Moss View School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 1 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 Moss View School?
Moss View School is at 1 Moss Lane View, Skelmersdale, WN8 9TL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)