Compare Cobbs Brow School and Crawford Village Primary School and Hillside Community Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Cobbs Brow School (Primary) in Skelmersdale; Crawford Village Primary School (Primary) in Skelmersdale; Hillside Community Primary School (Primary) in Skelmersdale — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Cobbs Brow School, Crawford Village Primary School and Hillside Community Primary School. They are primary phase and community school type located around Skelmersdale, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Cobbs Brow School), published Jul 2014. The lowest is 2 (Hillside Community Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Hillside Community Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 25–30%, range 0–5%–55–60%; all under Lancashire local authority.

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Attribute	Cobbs Brow School WN8 6SU	Crawford Village Primary School WN8 9QP	Hillside Community Primary School WN8 6DE
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SU	Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9QP	Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DE
Latest Ofsted	1 30 Jul 2014	1 24 Jun 2016	2 23 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	320	70	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.cobbsbrowschool.co.uk	www.crawfordvillageprimary.uk	www.hillside-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01695720632	01695622333	01695724860
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Cobbs Brow School

WN8 6SU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 6SU
Ofsted: 1 30 Jul 2014
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.cobbsbrowschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01695720632

Crawford Village Primary School

WN8 9QP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 9QP
Ofsted: 1 24 Jun 2016
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.crawfordvillageprimary.uk
Telephone: 01695622333

Hillside Community Primary School

WN8 6DE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 6DE
Ofsted: 2 23 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.hillside-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01695724860

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.