How many pupils does Maharishi Free School have?

Maharishi Free School has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Maharishi Free School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Maharishi Free School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.5 in 2025/26.

How does Maharishi Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Maharishi Free School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Maharishi Free School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Maharishi Free School is part of MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD.

Where is Maharishi Free School?

Maharishi Free School is located at Cobbs Brow Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ.

Maharishi Free School

Cobbs Brow Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ

Not rated

Inspected 8 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

35.5

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–16

Ages

224

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Maharishi Free School

Maharishi Free School is a free school in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 224 pupils on roll. It is part of MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 224 / 240 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 July 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.7%

Free school meals

1.7%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

19.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

35.5

Attainment 8

19 pupils

21.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

36.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.7%

Overall absence

33.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.42

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

14.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

11.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£42,703

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,875 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,754

Spend per pupil

£7,906

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cobbs Brow Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Phone: 01695729912
Headteacher: Lisa Edwards
Website: www.maharishischool.com

Academy Trust

MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Maharishi Free School?: Maharishi Free School is a free school in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Maharishi Free School have?: Maharishi Free School has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Maharishi Free School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Maharishi Free School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.5 in 2025/26.
How does Maharishi Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Maharishi Free School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Maharishi Free School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Maharishi Free School is part of MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD.
Where is Maharishi Free School?: Maharishi Free School is located at Cobbs Brow Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ.

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