The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Angela Blacoe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Maharishi Free School
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Woodland Community Primary School
Primary · 976m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 1.5km away
Crow Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's Ofsted rating?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale take?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is in Skelmersdale, WN8 6TN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale have a sixth form?
No, St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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