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Scarisbrick Hall School, Ormskirk

All-through
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 0–18

Scarisbrick Hall School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 18 in Ormskirk. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.

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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

Scarisbrick Hall School in detail

Scarisbrick Hall School in its own words

In its own words: "At Scarisbrick Hall School we seek to develop our pupils so that they can thrive in their lives. We recognise that each and every pupil at Scarisbrick Hall School is unique. They have their own talents and abilities that need to be encouraged and celebrated."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, drama, cooking, art and forest school.

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Lancashire

Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Scarisbrick Hall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Where pupils go next

Of the 30 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 60% went on to university or other higher education, 7% to apprenticeships and 13% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 218 pupils (21%) received SEN support and 11 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Bescar Lane Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and theft from the person. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Jeffrey Shaw
Pupils:1,039
LA:Lancashire
Phone:01704841151
Address:Southport Road, Ormskirk, Ormskirk, L40 9RQ
Status:open
Opened:25 September 1964

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    9 December 2025

    PDF
  • Early Years Inspection

    9 December 2025

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    1 November 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    17 January 2018

    PDF
  • Integrated Inspection

    21 January 2014

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:119824
UKPRN:10016316
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:West Lancashire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

About

Scarisbrick Hall School is a mixed private school, located in Scarisbrick Hall, Lancashire, England, that educates children from nursery to age 18.

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Fees for 2026/27

Day fees, per year

£12,938 to £18,573

depending on year group

Reception (Children aged 4 to 5) (Inc VAT) per term£12,938 a year
First School Year 1 to Year 2 (Children aged 5 to 7) (Inc VAT) per term£12,938 a year
First School Year 3 to Year 4 (Children aged 7 to 9) (Inc VAT) per term£13,469 a year
Middle School Year 5 to Year 6 (Children aged 9 to 11) (Inc VAT) per term£13,914 a year
Middle School Year 7 to Year 8 (Children aged 11 to 13) (Inc VAT) per term£18,301 a year
College Year 9 to Year 11 (Children aged 13 to 16) (Inc VAT) per term£18,573 a year
Sixth Form (Aged 16 and over) (Inc VAT) per term.£18,573 a year

Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.

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At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Scarisbrick Hall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

Biology94
Physics94
Chemistry94
English Literature84
Business Studies68
Art and Design62
Physical Education54
Combined Science46
Spanish46
History42
Food Preparation and Nutrition40
Geography34
Computer Science24
Music24
Religious Studies24
Social Studies20
Dance14
Classical Civilisation14
French5
Drama2

+ 1 more subjects

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools

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Social & online

Keep up with Scarisbrick Hall School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Cliffe Wood (adj)
433m · 7 min walk
Dam Lane (opp)
627m · 10 min walk
St Elizabeths RC Church (adj)
661m · 11 min walk
Marina (opp)
752m · 12 min walk
Everard Close (opp)
759m · 12 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

109%

Over capacity

1,039 pupils

950 places

89 pupils over capacity

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Ormskirk

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,124
Projected new pupils:202

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ormskirk

Across Lancashire council

Low demand council-wide0.94 applications per place

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.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

218

SEN Support

11

EHC Plans

22.0%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

1,039

Total Pupils

531

Boys

508

Girls

2026 academic year

Feeder Primary Schools

Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity

Questions parents ask about Scarisbrick Hall School

What are GCSE results like at Scarisbrick Hall School?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Scarisbrick Hall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was Scarisbrick Hall School last inspected?

Scarisbrick Hall School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.

How many pupils go to Scarisbrick Hall School?

Scarisbrick Hall School has around 1039 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Scarisbrick Hall School?

Scarisbrick Hall 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 Scarisbrick Hall School?

No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Scarisbrick Hall School?

Scarisbrick Hall School is at Southport Road, Ormskirk, Ormskirk, L40 9RQ.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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