Best Schools in Skelmersdale
39 schools in Skelmersdale
Key Facts
- Skelmersdale has a total of 39 schools, with 90.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 50.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Skelmersdale have 55.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 25.0% experiencing persistent absence.
- Secondary schools in Skelmersdale have a Progress 8 score of -0.58, an Attainment 8 score of 38.48, and 29.1% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Skelmersdale, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.23, with 43.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and £10,802 spent per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Skelmersdale
13 nurseries in Skelmersdale
Top Primary Schools in Skelmersdale
24 primary schools in Skelmersdale
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 0QR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.6%
Pupils22
P/T Ratio7.3
Crawford Village Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Skelmersdale, WN8 9QP
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected100%
Absence3.9%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio15.9
CB
Cobbs Brow School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Skelmersdale, WN8 6SU
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.8%
Pupils312
P/T Ratio19.3
Top Special Schools in Skelmersdale
4 special schools in Skelmersdale
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
Special · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.6%
Pupils155
P/T Ratio6.5
Hope High School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence17.3%
Pupils113
P/T Ratio7.1
Top Independent Schools in Skelmersdale
1 independent schools in Skelmersdale
Frequently Asked Questions
Skelmersdale has 39 schools, including 24 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 4 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Skelmersdale | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.68 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 33.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 28% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £10,290 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.