St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Voluntary aided school
Skelmersdale, WN8 6TN
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
15 of 45 in West Lancashire
Pupils
229
First preferences per place
1.31
2026/27
Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 58% | 74% | 78% | |
| Higher standard | 8% | 15% | 9% | |
| Reading | 58% | 81% | 91% | |
| Writing | 73% | 81% | 87% | |
| Maths | 62% | 93% | 87% |
Nearby primary schools
- Cobbs Brow School · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good
- Woodland Community Primary School · 0.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 31% in England
- Maharishi Free School · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
- St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 41% in England
- Crow Orchard Primary School · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
Best primary schools in Skelmersdale · Best primary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is in Skelmersdale Ashurst (typical home £197,250, crime low).
What is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's Ofsted rating?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.