Establishment Maharishi Free School

URN: 137498

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Single-academy trust: MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD

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Address
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Local authority
Lancashire (888)
Headteacher / Principal
Mrs Lisa Edwards
Phase of education
All-through
School type
Free schools
Single-academy trust
MAHARISHI SCHOOL TRUST LTD
Gender of entry
Mixed
ID
URN: 137498, DfE number: 888/6018
UKPRN: 10016827
Establishment status
Open
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Telephone
01695729912
Ofsted rating
Good (Last inspection: 5 October 2023)
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Religious character
None
Diocese
Not applicable
Religious ethos
None
Boarders
No boarders
Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Official sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Number of pupils
230
Section 41 approved
Not applicable
Open date
7 September 2011
Reason establishment opened
New Provision
Closed date
Not recorded
Reason establishment closed
Not recorded
Special classes
No Special Classes
Percentage of children eligible for free school meals Help with percentage of children eligible for free school meals field Opens a dialog
14.9%
Date last changed / confirmed
12 November 2024
Type of SEN provision
Type of resourced provision
Not applicable
Resourced provision number on roll
Resourced provision capacity
Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit number on roll
Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit capacity
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Chair of trustees

Chair of trustees
Name Appointed by From To
Ian Brian Birnbaum Appointed by GB/board 17 October 2024 16 October 2025

Trustees

Trustees
Name Appointed by From To
Audrey O'Neill Appointed by academy members 5 November 2024 4 November 2026
Claire Latham Appointed by academy members 1 September 2024 31 August 2026
Julian Lees Appointed by academy members 1 September 2024 31 August 2026
Carmel Louise McCloskey Elected by parents 7 February 2024 6 February 2026
Rachel Fern Hobson Elected by parents 7 February 2024 6 February 2026
Lucy Andrews Appointed by academy members 6 February 2024 5 February 2026
Laura Gaskell Appointed by academy members 1 February 2024 31 January 2026
Rosemary Marriott Appointed by academy members 31 January 2024 31 January 2026
Claire Winteringham Appointed by academy members 7 January 2024 6 January 2026
Gwyndaf Evans Appointed by academy members 11 December 2023 10 December 2025
Lisa Walters Appointed by academy members 11 December 2023 10 December 2025
Richard William Buswell Appointed by academy members 14 October 2023 13 October 2025
Mareanna Ingram Appointed by academy members 5 May 2023 5 May 2025
Lisa Edwards Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 1 September 2016 Not recorded

Members

Members
Name Appointed by From
Ged Valente Appointed by academy members 1 September 2023
Gwyndaf Evans Original (signatory) members 1 September 2011
Ian Birnbaum Appointed by academy members 1 September 2011
James Scott Original (signatory) members 1 September 2011
Philip Douglas Mitchell Appointed by academy members 1 September 2022
Richard William Buswell Original (signatory) members 1 September 2011
William Graham Orr Appointed by academy members 1 September 2023

Accounting officer

Accounting officer
Name From To
Lisa Edwards 1 September 2016 Not recorded

Chief financial officer

Chief financial officer
Name From To
Paul Alexander Magee 1 September 2022 Not recorded

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Historical governance
Name Role Appointed by From To
Audrey O'Neill Trustee Appointed by academy members 5 November 2022 4 November 2024
Ian Birnbaum Chair of trustees Appointed by GB/board 19 October 2023 19 October 2024
Laura Gaskell Trustee Appointed by academy members 31 January 2022 31 January 2024
Claire Winteringham Trustee Appointed by academy members 6 January 2022 6 January 2024
Gwyndaf Evans Trustee Appointed by academy members 10 December 2021 10 December 2023
Ian Birnbaum Trustee Appointed by academy members 10 December 2021 10 December 2023
Lisa Vicki Walters Trustee Appointed by academy members 10 December 2021 10 December 2023
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Government office region (GOR)
North West
District
West Lancashire
Ward
Skelmersdale North
Parliamentary constituency
West Lancashire
Urban/rural description
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Government Statistical Service (GSS) local authority code
E10000017
Easting
348267
Northing
408453
Unique property reference number (UPRN)
10012341591
Middle super output area (MSOA) Help with middle super output area Opens a dialog
West Lancashire 009
Lower super output area (LSOA) Help with lower super output area Opens a dialog
West Lancashire 009A
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School capacity

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Free school meals

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This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the number of those who are eligible to receive them.

Free school meals

This field is not editable by establishment users as it is populated by the DfE using the underlying data from the schools, pupils and their characteristics statistical release published each summer. The figures used are the performance table figures which ensures GIAS and the Find and Compare Schools in England service are consistent.

This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the percentage of those who are eligible to receive them.

Middle super output area (MSOA)

The data presented for the middle super output area (MSOA) is representative of the 2021 census.

Lower super output area (LSOA)

The data presented for the lower super output area (LSOA) is representative of the 2021 census.