The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs J Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlack Moss School
Special school · 460m away
Kingsbury School
Special school · 462m away
Kingsbury Primary Special School
Special school · 462m away
Brookfield Park Primary School
Primary · 513m away
West Lancashire Community High School
Special school · 635m away
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Primary · 844m away
Crow Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's Ofsted rating?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale take?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is in Skelmersdale, WN8 8LQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale have a sixth form?
No, St Richard'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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