St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ashurst Road Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6TN |
| Phone | 01695728989 |
| Reference Number | 119588 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 220 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.36%
Girls: 53.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 2 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 3 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 4 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| 5 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 6 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-04-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-05-03 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-16 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RP |
0.44 miles |
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Cobbs Brow School
Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU |
0.53 miles |
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Woodland Community Primary School
Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH |
0.61 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF |
0.93 miles |
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Crow Orchard Primary School
School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG |
1.04 miles |
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Elm Tree Community Primary School
Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Elm Tree Community Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SA |
1.12 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NP |
1.15 miles |
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Delph Side Community Primary School
Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED |
1.29 miles |
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Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW |
1.29 miles |
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Hillside Community Primary School
Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE |
1.33 miles |
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Brookfield Park Primary School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
1.53 miles |
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Kingsbury Primary Special School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
1.53 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ |
1.66 miles |
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Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Back Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7XB |
1.7 miles |
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Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
Brandreth Drive, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HD |
1.79 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ |
1.79 miles |
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Holland Moor Primary School
Cornbrook, Holland Moor Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AG |
1.81 miles |
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Little Digmoor Primary School
Abbeystead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9NF |
1.83 miles |
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Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Lane, Roby Mill, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0QR |
1.85 miles |
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN |
1.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Maharishi Free School
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ |
0.55 miles |
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW |
0.8 miles |
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Lathom High School : A Technology College
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN |
0.83 miles |
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West Lancashire Community High School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
1.52 miles |
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Hope High School
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP |
2.19 miles |
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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ |
3.16 miles |
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Up Holland High School
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL |
3.31 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU |
3.38 miles |
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Shevington High School
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB |
3.77 miles |
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Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ |
3.82 miles |
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Ormskirk School
Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AT |
3.85 miles |
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Burscough Priory Academy
Trevor Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ |
3.91 miles |
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Rainford High School
Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8NY |
3.93 miles |
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Winstanley College
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF |
4.03 miles |
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A.R.T.S. Education
167a Ormskirk Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8HR |
4.12 miles |
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Standish Community High School
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX |
4.42 miles |
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Turning Point Academy
Hants Lane,, Ormskirk, West Lancashire,, L39 1PX |
4.65 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic High School
Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN |
4.96 miles |