Schools in Ormskirk
There are 31 schools in Ormskirk on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 22 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Lancashire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Ormskirk (22)
- Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L39 5AS
- Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L39 5DG
- Aughton Town Green Primary SchoolCommunity school · L39 6SF
- Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and NurseryVoluntary controlled school · L39 0EH
- Burscough Bridge Methodist SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L40 0SG
- Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L40 4AE
- Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · L40 7RS
- Burscough Village Primary SchoolCommunity school · L40 4LB
- Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · L39 7HX
- Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · L39 8RR
- Holmeswood Methodist SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L40 1UD
- Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · L40 2QT
- Ormskirk Asmall Primary SchoolCommunity school · L39 3PJ
- Ormskirk Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L39 2DP
- Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L40 5UG
- Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · L39 3LQ
- Ormskirk West End SchoolCommunity school · L39 1PA
- Richard Durning's Endowed Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L40 3SL
- Rufford CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · L40 1SN
- Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L40 9RE
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, ScarisbrickVoluntary aided school · L40 9QE
- Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · L40 6HL
Secondary schools in Ormskirk (3)
- Burscough Priory AcademyAcademy sponsor led · L40 7RZ
- Ormskirk SchoolAcademy sponsor led · L39 2AT
- St Bede's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · L39 4TA
All-through schools in Ormskirk (1)
- Maharishi Free SchoolFree schools · L40 6JJ
Nursery schools in Ormskirk (1)
- Moorgate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · L39 4RY
Other phases in Ormskirk (4)
- Edge Hill UniversityHigher education institutions · L39 4QP
- Pontville SchoolOther independent special school · L39 4TW
- Rainbow Hub SchoolOther independent special school · L40 2QX
- The Acorns SchoolPupil referral unit · L39 4QX
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Ormskirk?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 31 open schools with a Ormskirk address (as of 5 June 2026), including 22 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Ormskirk guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Ormskirk?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.