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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.8 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score of 91.8, indicating it outperforms 92% of schools in the area. However, the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at just 4%, highlighting an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.7%
White Other22.1%
Gypsy/Roma3.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Caribbean1.1%
White Irish0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.55214, -2.76522 · WN8 6PF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119586
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-johnsrc.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale rated by Ofsted?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2012.
Is St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale a good school?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale scores 91.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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