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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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