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Maharishi Free School
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.0 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
240
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 17% nationally for Attainment 8, with 80% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the school's KS2 results indicate room for improvement, as only 50% of students met expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, and none achieved a higher standard. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school, suggesting a mixed experience among families.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.1 | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 90% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 60% | Top 6% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★3.0
My child feels safe
71%
School keeps me informed
71%
School has high expectations
70%
My child is happy
69%
My child makes good progress
65%
Progress is communicated
65%
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
Good range of subjects
64%
Behaviour is good
64%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
White Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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53.57012, -2.78265 · L40 6JJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN137498
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.maharishischool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Maharishi Free School rated by Ofsted?
Maharishi Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Maharishi Free School a good school?
Maharishi Free School scores 68.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Maharishi Free School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, Maharishi Free School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Maharishi Free School in GCSEs?
Maharishi Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.1. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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