Elm Tree Community Primary School
Other · Community special school · Ages 4–11 · Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Elm Tree Community Primary School is an other school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire for ages 4–11 (community special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 15 November 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Elm Tree Community Primary School, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- 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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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Hope High School 1.1 mi Standards maintained
- Maharishi Free School 1.7 mi Not judged
- Kingsbury Primary Special School 1.9 mi School remains Outstanding
- West Lancashire Community High School 2.0 mi School remains Good
- The Acorns School 5.0 mi School remains Good
- Turning Point Academy 5.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rainbow Hub School 5.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Pontville School 5.7 mi No Ofsted grade