Is St Edmund's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 435th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Edmund's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NP

Local ranking435th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

147

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 50.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 8

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 79
Boys: 42 (51%)
Girls: 40 (49%)
Capacity: 147 (56% full)
SEND: 31.6%
FSM Eligible: 66.7%
EAL: 21.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.3%
SEN Support: 25.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Budget per Pupil: £10,098/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 11.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 42.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 64.6%
White Other: 16.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.1%
Black African: 5.1%
White Traveller: 3.8%
Asian Pakistani: 2.5%
Black Other: 2.5%

64.6%

White British

16.5%

White Other

5.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01695724798

head@st-edmunds.lancs.sch.uk

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Windrows

Skelmersdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119592
UKPRN: 10072709
Establishment No.: 3618

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