Open Special Mixed

West Lancashire Community High School

School Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
164 Pupils
180 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
38.80% FSM %
115 Boys
49 Girls
About West Lancashire Community High School

Located in Skelmersdale (WN8 8EH), West Lancashire Community High School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 11–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 164 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Lee Fazackerley.

Data for West Lancashire Community High 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 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 Old Skelmersdale
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2006
UKPRN 10017855
URN 131258
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jeffrey Seddon Chair of Governors 30/03/2023 29/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Joan Bill Governor 24/10/2017 23/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Fazackerley Governor 01/05/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Barbara Godby Governor 15/01/2026 14/01/2030 Appointed by LA
Mrs Louise Holcroft Governor 03/04/2022 03/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Hyett Governor 11/12/2025 11/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Jones Governor 04/12/2023 03/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Jones Governor 14/12/2023 13/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jen Machaj Governor 04/03/2024 03/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul McMaster Governor 16/11/2024 15/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Penlington Governor 03/04/2025 02/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jeffrey Seddon Governor 30/03/2023 29/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
West Lancashire Community High School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
West Lancashire Community High School has 164 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
West Lancashire Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Head Teacher at West Lancashire Community High School is Mr Lee Fazackerley.
West Lancashire Community High School is at School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at West Lancashire Community High School: Has a sixth form.
West Lancashire Community High School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Lee Fazackerley
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
Location
Quick Summary
URN 131258
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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