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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 23/04/2024Ages 3–1179 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Skelmersdale, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 79 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/04/2024, St Edmund's Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Skelmersdale can view St Edmund's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)13%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score101
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score96
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake57.3%
Free school meals57.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language20.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled67%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.0%
Attendance89.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence46.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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