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Maharishi Free School

Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 6JJ

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Pupils
224
Ages
4-16
FSM
15.7%
Attainment 8
54.0
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
60.0%
Writing
60.0%
Maths
65.0%
RWM Combined
50.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.0%
Basics 9-5
55.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
90.0%
EBacc APS
5.34
EBacc 9-5
40.0%
EBacc 9-4
60.0%
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About Maharishi Free School

Maharishi Free School is a secondary school in Ormskirk, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. The school has around 224 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Maharishi Free School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Good
  2. Oct 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Maharishi Free School

What is Maharishi Free School's Ofsted rating?
Maharishi Free School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Maharishi Free School's latest exam results?
Maharishi Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Maharishi Free School located?
Maharishi Free School is a secondary school in Ormskirk, Lancashire (L40 6JJ).
How many pupils attend Maharishi Free School?
Maharishi Free School has around 224 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Maharishi Free School with other schools?
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