The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 190
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Clare Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodland Community Primary School
Primary · 515m away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Special school · 544m away
Hillside Community Primary School
Primary · 657m away
Delph Side Community Primary School
Primary · 744m away
Glenburn Sports College
Secondary · 976m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cobbs Brow School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holland Moor Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale take?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is in Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale have a sixth form?
No, St John's 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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