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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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