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Ormskirk School

Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AT
Part of: ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ormskirk School
Ormskirk, L39 2AT
1,212 Pupils
1,590 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.90% FSM %
636 Boys
576 Girls
About Ormskirk School

Located in Ormskirk (L39 2AT), Ormskirk School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 1,212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,590. Current headteacher: John Burnham.

Data for Ormskirk School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency West Lancashire
Ward Ormskirk East
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2022
UKPRN 10087140
URN 148254
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Scott McLellan Chair of Local Governing Body 16/12/2022 19/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine White Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 — N/A
Mr John Burnham Local Governor 01/02/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Crosby Local Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by trustees
Councillor Gareth Dowling Local Governor 30/06/2022 29/06/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Stuart Haynes Local Governor 12/07/2025 11/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Reay Illingworth Local Governor 06/10/2022 05/10/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Catherine James Local Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Rosalind Leahy Local Governor 11/11/2024 10/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Tim McGrath Local Governor 10/02/2023 09/02/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Councillor Michael Wainwright Local Governor 30/06/2022 29/06/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Tabitha Walker-Simmonds Local Governor 17/06/2025 16/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Acorns School
0.68 km • Ormskirk
Other
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
0.78 km • Ormskirk
Other
Edge Hill University
0.86 km • Ormskirk
Other
Turning Point Academy
1.31 km •
Other
Moorgate Nursery School
1.39 km • Ormskirk
Other
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
1.56 km • Ormskirk
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ormskirk School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ormskirk, Lancashire.
Ormskirk School has 1,212 pupils, with a capacity of 1,590.
Ormskirk School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Ormskirk School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ormskirk School is Mr John Burnham.
Ormskirk School is at Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Ormskirk School: Has a sixth form.
Ormskirk School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Burnham
Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AT
01695583040
www.ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/
Location
L39 2AT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148254
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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