155
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
20%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 15/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLancashire
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Elm Tree Community Primary School · Primary · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
155
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
61%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
20%
Contact
Address
Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
Local authority
Lancashire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 155 | 6.5 | 100% | 1% | 61% | 8% | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 154 | 7.0 | 100% | 1% | 62% | 11% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 145 | 6.9 | 100% | 1% | 61% | 10% | 27% |
| 2021/22 | 139 | 6.6 | 100% | 1% | 65% | 8% | 20% |
| 2020/21 | 122 | 7.2 | 100% | 1% | 67% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 102 | 8.5 | 100% | 0% | 70% | 9% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 76 | 6.3 | 100% | 0% | 66% | 7% | 23% |
| 2016/17 | 64 | 6.4 | 100% | 3% | 70% | 5% | 14% |
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