Elm Tree Community Primary School

About Elm Tree Community Primary School

Elm Tree Community Primary School is a community special school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 155 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 60.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

155 / 135 (115%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Elmers Wood Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SA

Phone

0169550924

Head Teacher

David Lamb

Website

https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Elm Tree Community Primary School?

Elm Tree Community Primary School is a community special school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Elm Tree Community Primary School have?

Elm Tree Community Primary School has 155 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Elm Tree Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Elm Tree Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Elm Tree Community Primary School?

Elm Tree Community Primary School is located at Elmers Wood Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SA.