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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Goodgraded 07/07/2022Ages 2–11190 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Skelmersdale, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 190 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/07/2022, St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Skelmersdale can view St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 07/07/2022. 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)48%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake44.4%
Free school meals44.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language31.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.1%
Attendance91.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence33.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Skelmersdale
All schools in Skelmersdale →Woodland Community Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miHillside Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miDelph Side Community Primary School0.5 miElm Tree Community Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miSt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School0.7 miSt James' Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleGood · 0.9 mi
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