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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TN

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
235
Ages
2-11
FSM
14.0%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

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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.

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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.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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.
How can I compare St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale with other schools?
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