St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
92%
Capacity
219
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided 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 219 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 238 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carl Roscoe, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2906th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 20 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Art Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided 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 | Highgate Road, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 0HX |
| Headteacher | Carl Roscoe |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.2% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 238 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2906th of 13,686
Nationally
410th of 2,065
In North West
8th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
74%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 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
Highgate Road, Skelmersdale
West Lancashire, WN8 0HX
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