Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
URN: 119616 • Skelmersdale WN8 9BN
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119616
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne-Marie Warrington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Birkrig, Skelmersdale WN8 9BN
Summary
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 223 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment, guided by its motto, "Learning Together, Growing in Faith," which is rooted in Christian values such as Hope, Trust, Respect, Kindness, and Love.
The curriculum at Bishop Martin is designed to promote holistic development, integrating academic learning with spiritual growth. The school places a strong emphasis on collective worship and the inclusion of all students, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. The dedicated staff, led by Executive Headteacher Mrs A Barron, work collaboratively to create a positive learning atmosphere and provide tailored support through various initiatives, including the Pupil Premium and Sports Premium.
Bishop Martin also values community engagement, offering a range of extracurricular activities and events to foster connections among families and the wider community. The school is actively involved in promoting well-being and resilience among its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Bishop Martin is designed to promote holistic development, integrating academic learning with spiritual growth. The school places a strong emphasis on collective worship and the inclusion of all students, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. The dedicated staff, led by Executive Headteacher Mrs A Barron, work collaboratively to create a positive learning atmosphere and provide tailored support through various initiatives, including the Pupil Premium and Sports Premium.
Bishop Martin also values community engagement, offering a range of extracurricular activities and events to foster connections among families and the wider community. The school is actively involved in promoting well-being and resilience among its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
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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
- 223
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 52.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 112 | 111 | 210 | 52.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 112 | 111 | 210 | 52.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 234 | 130 | 104 | 315 | 57.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 234 | 130 | 104 | 315 | 57.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 122 | 116 | 315 | 47.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 237 | 132 | 105 | 315 | 45.20 |
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