St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
109%
Capacity
228
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Jackson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4516th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 26 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, St Richard'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 8LQ |
| Headteacher | J Jackson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.9% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4516th of 13,686
Nationally
652nd of 2,065
In North West
20th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
69%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 8LQ
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