Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Roby Mill Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QR |
| Phone | 01695622536 |
| Reference Number | 119496 |
Upholland Roby Mill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is performing well, maintaining a good overall effectiveness rating. Pupils enjoy a supportive and caring environment, contributing to their strong relationships with staff and positive attitudes toward learning. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Although the school excels in various domains, the inspection highlighted that some subjects lack sufficient opportunities for pupils to consolidate their knowledge and skills, which may affect their long-term learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 22 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.45%
Girls: 54.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.9% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2021 | School inspection |
| 11 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel well supported and safe in a welcoming environment.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and deliver a well-ordered curriculum.
- Pupils, including those with SEND, typically achieve well across the curriculum.
- High-quality phonics teaching enables early reading success.
- Pupils engage in leadership opportunities and extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient opportunities for some pupils to revisit essential knowledge in a small number of subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
College Road, Up Holland, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 0PY |
0.69 miles |
|
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Highgate Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0HX |
1.11 miles |
|
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Elm Tree Community Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SA |
1.28 miles |
|
Holland Moor Primary School
Cornbrook, Holland Moor Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AG |
1.44 miles |
|
Hillside Community Primary School
Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE |
1.56 miles |
|
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RP |
1.56 miles |
|
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF |
1.58 miles |
|
Woodland Community Primary School
Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH |
1.6 miles |
|
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA |
1.64 miles |
|
Shevington Vale Primary School
Runshaw Avenue, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9JP |
1.82 miles |
|
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ |
1.83 miles |
|
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN |
1.85 miles |
|
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy
Finch Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9DT |
1.85 miles |
|
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Church Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8BD |
1.87 miles |
|
Orrell Holgate Academy
Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ |
1.87 miles |
|
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN |
1.92 miles |
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Delph Side Community Primary School
Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED |
1.94 miles |
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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA |
2.16 miles |
|
Millbrook Primary School
Elmfield, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8DL |
2.17 miles |
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW |
2.19 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ |
1.31 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU |
1.69 miles |
|
Hope High School
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP |
1.92 miles |
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Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ |
2.08 miles |
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Up Holland High School
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL |
2.12 miles |
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Shevington High School
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB |
2.32 miles |
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Maharishi Free School
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2.34 miles |
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW |
2.6 miles |
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Lathom High School : A Technology College
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN |
2.6 miles |
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Infinite Schools Wigan
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2.61 miles |
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Winstanley College
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2.67 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic High School
Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN |
3.13 miles |
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Standish Community High School
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX |
3.13 miles |
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West Lancashire Community High School
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3.15 miles |
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My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision
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3.35 miles |
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Expanse Learning Wigan School
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3.58 miles |
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
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3.81 miles |
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Wigan and Leigh College
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3.93 miles |
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Progress Schools Wigan
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3.93 miles |
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Hope School
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3.96 miles |