The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 53.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Barron (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 385m away
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Primary · 557m away
Hope High School
Special school · 583m away
Little Digmoor Primary School
Primary · 730m away
Holland Moor Primary School
Primary · 812m away
Hillside Community Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Delph Side Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School take?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 9BN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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