The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 28.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Carl Roscoe (Head Teacher)
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
Highgate Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Holland Moor Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Primary · 1.4km away
Orrell Holgate Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Hope High School
Special school · 1.7km away
Up Holland High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School take?
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 0HX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided 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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