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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.0 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
79
Capacity
147
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 94% nationally for expected outcomes. However, the percentage of pupils reaching higher standards is currently at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able students. Parent satisfaction and engagement are also notable strengths, contributing to a supportive learning environment for the 79 pupils enrolled.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.6%
White Other16.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.1%
Black African5.1%
traveller_irish3.8%
Black Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Location
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53.55095, -2.78788 · WN8 8NP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119592
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stedmundswestlancs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is St Edmund's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School scores 11.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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