St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
54%
Capacity
79
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 79 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Edmund's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Annette Birmingham, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 13% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13632nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 6 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 66.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, St Edmund's Catholic 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Windrows, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 8NP |
| Headteacher | Annette Birmingham |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 66.7% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 147 (54% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (13%)
13632nd of 13,686
Nationally
2051st of 2,065
In North West
46th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
13%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
14%
'23/24
13%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
18
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windrows, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 8NP
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