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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TN

A Good-rated primary school in Skelmersdale where 78% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

235

Ages

2-11

FSM

14.0%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

91.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

78.0%

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About St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 235 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ashurst Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TN | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2023 — Good
Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

What is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's Ofsted rating?

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's latest exam results?

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale located?

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire (WN8 6TN).

How many pupils attend St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale has around 235 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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