Elm Tree Community Primary School
URN: 135457 • Skelmersdale WN8 6SA
Overview
- Name
- Elm Tree Community Primary School
- URN
- 135457
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Lamb (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 0169550924
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elmers Wood Road, Skelmersdale WN8 6SA
Summary
Elm Tree Community Primary School, located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is a community special school that caters to children with Education, Health and Care Plans, particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health difficulties. Established in September 2008, the school currently serves 155 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 140, reflecting a growing demand for its specialized services. The school operates with a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students through tailored educational pathways.
The curriculum at Elm Tree is designed to be engaging and stimulating, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mr David Lamb, work collaboratively to create a caring environment where every child's achievements are recognized and celebrated. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and aims to keep parents informed through regular newsletters and updates on its website.
Elm Tree fosters a supportive atmosphere, where staff are focused on the well-being and development of each pupil. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, whether through visits or participation in school activities, reinforcing the school’s ethos of inclusivity and community support.
The curriculum at Elm Tree is designed to be engaging and stimulating, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mr David Lamb, work collaboratively to create a caring environment where every child's achievements are recognized and celebrated. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and aims to keep parents informed through regular newsletters and updates on its website.
Elm Tree fosters a supportive atmosphere, where staff are focused on the well-being and development of each pupil. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, whether through visits or participation in school activities, reinforcing the school’s ethos of inclusivity and community support.
Useful links
- Governor Hub (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Absences (sen)
- Local Offer & SEND (sen)
- SEND Newsletter Autumn 2025 (sen)
- Policies (other)
- Our School (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 01695 50924 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kingsbury Primary Special School (61.6)
- West Lancashire Community High School (58.1)
- Hope High School (53.6)
- Learn 4 Life School (52.4)
- Black Moss School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 155
- Boys
- 134
- Girls
- 21
- FSM %
- 61.30
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 155 | 134 | 21 | 140 | 61.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 154 | 136 | 18 | 140 | 59.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 139 | 125 | 14 | 160 | 64.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 139 | 125 | 14 | 135 | 64.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 122 | 115 | 7 | 123 | 64.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 106 | 95 | 11 | 86 | 59.40 |
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