Best Primary Schools in Skelmersdale
24 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Skelmersdale, 24 primary schools, accounting for 61.5% of the total, provide education to 4,395 pupils across the town.
- Ofsted inspections in Skelmersdale show 90.9% of schools are Good or Outstanding, with 5 Outstanding and 15 Good out of 22 inspected.
- In Skelmersdale primary schools, 43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals and 14.7% have special educational needs, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 13.0% respectively.
- Skelmersdale primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.23, spend £10,802 per pupil, and see 55.5% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 25.0%.
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
HC
Hillside Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 6DE
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence8.7%
Pupils173
P/T Ratio16.5
DS
Delph Side Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 6ED
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence6.3%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio18.2
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
Special · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.6%
Pupils155
P/T Ratio6.5
Brookfield Park Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence7.4%
Pupils152
P/T Ratio19.5
ST
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 0HX
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.8%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio18.5
Holland Moor Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 9AG
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence6.4%
Pupils430
P/T Ratio22.3
TC
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 8PW
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.3%
Pupils242
P/T Ratio22.2
Hope High School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence17.3%
Pupils113
P/T Ratio7.1
Woodland Community Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Skelmersdale, WN8 6QH
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence8.5%
Pupils350
P/T Ratio18.4
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Skelmersdale, WN8 9BN
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.2%
Pupils195
P/T Ratio20.0
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 6TN
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence6.1%
Pupils235
P/T Ratio22.9
West Lancashire Community High School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.1%
Pupils164
P/T Ratio7.8
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 9EA
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence6.8%
Pupils255
P/T Ratio23.6
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 8NP
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected13%
Absence11.0%
Pupils79
P/T Ratio12.8
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ofsted
Outstanding
Skelmersdale, WN8 8LQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence6.7%
Pupils228
P/T Ratio25.6
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence8.9%
Pupils190
P/T Ratio14.9
Little Digmoor Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 9NF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected13%
Absence9.1%
Pupils153
P/T Ratio18.2
Kingsbury Primary Special School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
Special · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence14.7%
Pupils133
P/T Ratio6.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 24 primary schools in Skelmersdale, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Skelmersdale | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £10,802 | £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.