St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a primary voluntary-aided school in Skelmersdale, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale has 74% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 235 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.3%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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At St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
81% met the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths.
The teacher turnover rate at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is 20.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale has 235 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
114/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
43/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.