Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2025
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 133540.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 score | 19.9 | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 26.1% | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 13% | 43.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and maths | 0% | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 13% | 59.1% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 23 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils | 121 |
| Girls | 32 |
| Boys | 89 |
| SEN support | 0 |
| EHC plan | 121 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destination | 71.4% |
| Further education | 28.6% |
| Not sustained | 14.3% |
| Higher education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | St Bede's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Moorgate Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Turning Point Academy | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Dec 2018. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Aughton Town Green Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2015. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Ormskirk West End School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2019. |
Pontville School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 20 May 2025.
Pontville School has 121 pupils aged 5 to 19, with capacity for 155.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.