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VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 22/02/2023Ages 2–11219 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Skelmersdale, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 219 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/02/2023, St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Skelmersdale can view St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 22/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)74%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score109
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake25.1%
Free school meals25.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.2%
Attendance94.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Skelmersdale
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