Maharishi Free School

URN: 137498 • Ormskirk L40 6JJ

Overview

Name
Maharishi Free School
URN
137498
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
70.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Edwards (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01695729912
Website
Visit
Address
Cobbs Brow Lane, Ormskirk L40 6JJ

Summary

Maharishi Free School is a state-funded all-through school located in Ormskirk, Lancashire, accommodating 224 pupils with a capacity of 240. The school operates separate primary and secondary phases, with the primary phase housed in traditional stone buildings and the secondary phase located approximately half a mile away. The school’s ethos is rooted in Consciousness-based Education, developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, which incorporates Transcendental Meditation (TM) to enhance students' focus, resilience, and overall well-being.

The curriculum includes a range of subjects, with Year 11 students sitting GCSEs in subjects such as English, Science, and Maths through AQA and Pearson examination boards. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and develop empathy and understanding towards others. This approach has been noted in Ofsted reports, highlighting the promotion of spiritual and personal development as a core strength of the school.

Maharishi Free School also prioritizes the mental health and well-being of its students, providing them with tools to navigate modern challenges. The school community is described as supportive and engaged, with a focus on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

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Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD
Capacity
240
Pupils
224
Boys
98
Girls
126
FSM %
15.70
Open date
2011-09-07
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 224 98 126 240 15.70
2024-09-11 230 100 130 240 14.90
2023-09-11 213 88 125 240 10.30
2022-09-11 213 88 125 240 10.30
2021-09-11 212 83 129 216 10.00
2020-09-11 206 83 123 216 7.80

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