Elm Tree Community Primary School
Community special school · Ages 4–11 · Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Elm Tree Community Primary School is a special school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire for ages 4–11. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 15 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Elm Tree Community Primary School, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 150 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 60.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 15 November 2023
Strengths
- “This school is a safe haven where pupils, all of whom have education, health and care (EHC) plans, flourish.”
- “From the start of school, pupils experience consistent routines paired with expert support.”
- “They quickly benefit from highly positive relationships with staff, who treat them with patience and kindness.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
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- Rainbow Hub School 5.5 mi No Ofsted grade
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