Cobbs Brow School
URN: 119329 • Skelmersdale WN8 6SU
Overview
- Name
- Cobbs Brow School
- URN
- 119329
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Eaton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01695720632
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manfield, Skelmersdale WN8 6SU
Summary
Cobbs Brow Primary School is a community school located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, catering to mixed-gender pupils from the ages of 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 312 students and a capacity of 320, the school prides itself on providing a happy, secure, and friendly learning environment where every child is valued. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between staff, governors, and parents to engage and motivate children in their educational journey.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, Cobbs Brow received outstanding ratings in several key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, early years provision, and leadership and management. The personal development of pupils was rated as good, reflecting the school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals. This positive atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging among students, who feel part of a supportive community.
Cobbs Brow offers a range of extracurricular activities and maintains a focus on high attendance, with a target of 96%. The school community is dedicated to inspiring children to achieve their best, making it an exceptional place for learning and growth. For more information, visit their website at www.cobbsbrowschool.co.uk.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, Cobbs Brow received outstanding ratings in several key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, early years provision, and leadership and management. The personal development of pupils was rated as good, reflecting the school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals. This positive atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging among students, who feel part of a supportive community.
Cobbs Brow offers a range of extracurricular activities and maintains a focus on high attendance, with a target of 96%. The school community is dedicated to inspiring children to achieve their best, making it an exceptional place for learning and growth. For more information, visit their website at www.cobbsbrowschool.co.uk.
Useful links
- Meet Our Governors (governance)
- Special Education Needs and Inclusion (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Next Events (calendar)
- Google Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 320
- Pupils
- 312
- Boys
- 163
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 22.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-07-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 312 | 163 | 149 | 320 | 22.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 318 | 167 | 151 | 320 | 21.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 330 | 166 | 164 | 320 | 22.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 330 | 166 | 164 | 320 | 22.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 330 | 167 | 163 | 320 | 23.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 340 | 169 | 171 | 320 | 18.80 |
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