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Facts About West Lancashire Schools

Top 5 Nurseries

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Top 5 Primary Schools

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Top 5 Secondary Schools

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2 Private Schools

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West Lancashire Admissions

To apply for your child's admission, visit https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/

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Sep 01, 2023

Star of application process

West Lancashire start accepting application for admissions. Parents can start applying for a school online at https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/apply-online-for-a-school-place/

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Jan 15, 2024

End of application process

The closing date for applications. West Lancashire will class any application or change you make after this date as late.

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Apr 16, 2024

Offer day

Emails to residents who applied online will be sent.

Letters to residents who applied using a paper application form will be sent.

Students in West Lancashire

By phase of education

  • Nursery
    31
  • Primary
    9,207
  • Secondary
    7,442
  • Special
    1,497
  • 16,649
    Total students
    8,666 boys7,983 girls
  • € 9203.8 / student
    Expenses Per Student
    England avg.€ 8701

Teachers in West Lancashire

  • 17 : 1
    Students per teacher
    England Avg. 19 : 1
  • 1,160
    Total teachers
  • 839
    Total teacher assistants
  • € 41770.78
    Average Teacher Salary
    England avg. € 44873.04
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 1 school is free in West Lancashire. 48.53% of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals out of 16,649 pupils.

Total 0.29% of schools are currently judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted in West Lancashire. List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:

Ormskirk School is Largest school in West Lancashire with 1,218 pupils.