St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
URN: 119588 • Skelmersdale WN8 6TN
Overview
- Name
- St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
- URN
- 119588
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Blacoe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01695728989
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashurst Road, Skelmersdale WN8 6TN
Summary
St James' Catholic Primary School in Skelmersdale is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 235 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is deeply rooted in Catholic values, promoting a sense of belonging, belief, and achievement among its students. The ethos emphasizes love, acceptance, and community involvement, fostering strong relationships within the school and the wider community.
The curriculum at St James' is bespoke and designed to inspire creativity, resilience, and independent learning. Teachers are committed to providing a supportive environment where children can explore their talents and develop self-esteem. The school prioritizes communication with parents, maintaining an open-door policy to encourage collaboration and involvement in their children's education.
St James' actively engages with local and global communities, encouraging students to participate in charitable activities and understand their role in the world. The school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where each child feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at St James' is bespoke and designed to inspire creativity, resilience, and independent learning. Teachers are committed to providing a supportive environment where children can explore their talents and develop self-esteem. The school prioritizes communication with parents, maintaining an open-door policy to encourage collaboration and involvement in their children's education.
St James' actively engages with local and global communities, encouraging students to participate in charitable activities and understand their role in the world. The school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where each child feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Useful links
- Juniper Education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 235
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 126
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 235 | 109 | 126 | 210 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 220 | 102 | 118 | 210 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 97 | 110 | 210 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 97 | 110 | 210 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 185 | 87 | 98 | 210 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 169 | 84 | 85 | 210 | 14.30 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.