St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

URN: 119586 • Skelmersdale WN8 6PF

Overview

Name
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
URN
119586
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Angela Aspinwall-Livesey (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01695721323
Website
Visit
Address
Flamstead, Skelmersdale WN8 6PF

Summary

St John's Catholic Primary School, located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 190 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is committed to fostering a strong Catholic ethos, promoting Gospel values and British values through its curriculum and daily activities. The school’s vision emphasizes the importance of community, faith, and personal development.

The curriculum at St John's is comprehensive, covering core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside Religious Education and a range of creative subjects including Art, Music, and Design Technology. The school also prioritizes personal, social, health education (PSHE) and well-being, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges.

St John's offers various extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to support working families and enhance student engagement. The school actively promotes a supportive environment, with initiatives in place for family support and mental health well-being, reflecting its commitment to the holistic development of every child.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
190
Boys
96
Girls
94
FSM %
46.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 190 96 94 210 46.30
2024-09-11 201 102 99 210 47.20
2023-09-11 186 102 84 210 43.90
2022-09-11 186 102 84 210 43.90
2021-09-11 187 105 82 210 42.30
2020-09-11 200 110 90 210 35.20

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