St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
52%
Capacity
170
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 170 pupils on roll, operating at 52% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ann Naylor, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10627th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 12 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, St Francis of Assisi 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Blakehall, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 9AZ |
| Headteacher | Ann Naylor |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.4% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 330 (52% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10627th of 13,686
Nationally
1555th of 2,065
In North West
39th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blakehall, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 9AZ
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