How many pupils does St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale have?

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale has 235 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's Ofsted rating?

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).

How does St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is located at Ashurst Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN.

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

Ashurst Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN

Good

Inspected 22 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

78%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

235

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a voluntary aided school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 235 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 235 / 210 (112%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 February 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.6%

Free school meals

12.2%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

14.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.7%

Overall absence

19.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.26

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

22.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.1 vs 2023/24

11.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£47,810

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,480 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,078

Spend per pupil

£6,170

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ashurst Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN
Phone: 01695728989
Headteacher: Angela Blacoe
Website: www.st-james-pri.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?: St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a voluntary aided school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale have?: St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale has 235 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's Ofsted rating?: St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).
How does St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?: St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is located at Ashurst Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN.

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