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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.1 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 78% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 69% of other schools. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other6.8%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.56481, -2.77256 · WN8 6TN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119588
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale rated by Ofsted?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale a good school?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale scores 69.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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