Little Digmoor Primary School

URN: 119297 • Skelmersdale WN8 9NF

Overview

Name
Little Digmoor Primary School
URN
119297
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Houldsworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01695724539
Website
Visit
Address
Abbeystead, Skelmersdale WN8 9NF

Summary

Little Digmoor Primary School, located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 153 pupils, out of a capacity of 200. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive, regardless of their background. The ethos is built around the core values of responsibility, resilience, and respect, which are integral to the school community and aim to prepare students for their future roles as citizens.

The curriculum at Little Digmoor is designed to be ambitious, broad, and balanced, fostering curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Teachers are dedicated to adapting lessons to ensure that all children can achieve success, promoting an inclusive atmosphere where barriers to learning are actively addressed. The school also offers a nursery for children aged 3 and 4, providing free all-day places to support early childhood education.

Community involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for parents to engage in school activities and support their children's education. The school welcomes visits from prospective families to experience the vibrant school environment firsthand. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
200
Pupils
153
Boys
71
Girls
82
FSM %
61.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 153 71 82 200 61.40
2024-09-11 144 71 73 200 63.90
2023-09-11 138 72 66 200 50.70
2022-09-11 138 72 66 140 50.70
2021-09-11 119 65 54 123 48.70
2020-09-11 106 57 49 123 38.70

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