Open Free School All-through Mixed

Maharishi Free School

Cobbs Brow Lane, Ormskirk, L40 6JJ
Part of: MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD (Single-academy trust)
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Maharishi Free School
Ormskirk, L40 6JJ
224 Pupils
240 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
15.70% FSM %
98 Boys
126 Girls
About Maharishi Free School

Maharishi Free School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Ormskirk, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Lisa Edwards.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency West Lancashire
Ward Skelmersdale North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD
Opened 07-09-2011
UKPRN 10016827
URN 137498
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lisa Edwards Accounting Officer 01/09/2016 — N/A
Dr Ian Birnbaum Chair of Trustees 16/10/2025 15/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Magee Chief Financial Officer 01/09/2022 — N/A
Mr Paul Magee Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 01/09/2022 — N/A
Dr Ian Birnbaum Member 01/09/2011 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Richard Buswell Member 01/09/2011 — Original (signatory) members
Miss Elizabeth Dent Member 06/03/2025 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Gwyndaf Evans Member 01/09/2011 — Original (signatory) members
Mr William Orr Member 01/09/2023 — Appointed by academy members
Mr James Scott Member 01/09/2011 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Barry Spivack Member 19/11/2025 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Ged Valente Member 01/09/2023 — Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
0.89 km • Skelmersdale
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Cobbs Brow School
1.14 km • Skelmersdale
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Lathom High School : A Technology College
1.16 km • Skelmersdale
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Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
1.29 km • Wigan
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Woodland Community Primary School
1.81 km • Skelmersdale
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Crow Orchard Primary School
1.85 km • Skelmersdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maharishi Free School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Ormskirk, Lancashire.
Maharishi Free School has 224 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Maharishi Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The admissions policy at Maharishi Free School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Maharishi Free School is Mrs Lisa Edwards.
Maharishi Free School is at Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 6JJ, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Maharishi Free School: Does not have a sixth form.
Maharishi Free School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Edwards
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 6JJ
01695729912
www.maharishischool.com
Location
L40 6JJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137498
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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