Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
62%
Capacity
195
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Barron, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 19 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Netball, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Birkrig, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 9BN |
| Headteacher | Alison Barron |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.8% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 315 (62% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Jan 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Birkrig, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 9BN
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