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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Ages 2–11170 pupilsRoman Catholic
Skelmersdale, WN8 9AZ
Lancashire

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 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 170 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Skelmersdale can view St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Skelmersdale (WN8 9AZ), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence40.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals44.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language23.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in SkelmersdaleSee the full area report for WN8 9AZ