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St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.3 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 54% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 75% nationally. However, it faces challenges, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school serves a diverse community with a moderate level of parent satisfaction, evidenced by its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 24 September 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% 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 British86.4%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.54866, -2.80679 · WN8 8LQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119684
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale rated by Ofsted?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale a good school?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale scores 20.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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