St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
90%
Capacity
190
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Aspinwall-Livesey, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11156th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 48 in West Lancashire.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 18 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale include Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 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 | Flamstead, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 6PF |
| Headteacher | Angela Aspinwall-Livesey |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.3% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 210 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11156th of 13,686
Nationally
1645th of 2,065
In North West
41st of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
48%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed18
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Flamstead, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 6PF
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