Open Special Mixed

Elm Tree Community Primary School

Elmers Wood Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
155 Pupils
135 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
61.30% FSM %
134 Boys
21 Girls
About Elm Tree Community Primary School

Elm Tree Community Primary School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Skelmersdale and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 155 pupils on roll. School capacity: 135. Current headteacher: David Lamb.

Information on Elm Tree Community Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency West Lancashire
Ward Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2008
UKPRN 10079942
URN 135457
Data Last Updated 05-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Dianne Hodgson Chair of Governors 19/03/2023 18/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Natalie Barber Governor 29/11/2025 29/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Burbidge Governor 30/11/2021 29/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Harry Cartwright Governor 30/11/2021 29/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Harry Cartwright Governor 29/11/2025 29/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Louise Cronin Governor 01/01/2026 01/01/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Natalie Dailey Governor 26/11/2024 26/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Gaskell Governor 26/09/2023 25/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Lamb Governor 01/09/2009 01/09/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mark Montgomery Governor 28/06/2025 28/06/2028 Appointed by LA
Mrs Keeley Taberner Governor 07/03/2023 06/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Keeley Wainwright Governor 08/03/2022 07/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Elm Tree Community Primary School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
Elm Tree Community Primary School has 155 pupils, with a capacity of 135.
Elm Tree Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Elm Tree Community Primary School is Mr David Lamb.
Elm Tree Community Primary School is at Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Elm Tree Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr David Lamb
Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 135457
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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