Elm Tree Community Primary School

A outstanding community special school school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Elm Tree Community Primary School.

Skelmersdale, WN86SA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
26 September 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Elmers Wood Road
Tanhouse
Skelmersdale, WN86SA
Phone
169550924
Website
elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135457
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
Website
https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
135 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
154
Free School Meals
62.3% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (154 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
154 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Trust Acceptance Friendship Resilience Inclusivity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher message from Mr David Lamb welcoming families and emphasising Elm Tree's commitment to meeting all children’s needs, a stimulating curriculum, and a caring, community-focused school environment.

Curriculum Highlights

Path to Success pedagogy Theme-based curriculum with termly themes Learning by doing approach Knowledge-rich curriculum Visits by performers, musicians and school trips Full implementation of the National Curriculum

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