The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 7% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
7%
-55.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
-10.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 52%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Ann Naylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School take?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 9AZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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