St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Skelmersdale, WN8 8NP · Lancashire · primary school
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365th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 736 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, Forest School, Bikeability, Mini Wheelers, and yoga, alongside a breakfast club and after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to close the gap between current results and national medians? How does the small class size influence individual teaching time?
What Ofsted said about St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a “nurturing and friendly school” where pupils are “safe and happy” and enjoy “warm and respectful relationships with staff.” Leaders have driven an “improvement journey” that has significantly enhanced curriculum design and delivery, resulting in better pupil achievement than in the past. The school is judged as “Good” across all inspection categories, marking a clear progression from its previous “Requires improvement” rating.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “calm and purposeful” behaviour, listening carefully to adults and showing consideration for others’ views.
- The curriculum has been carefully ordered, with staff effectively modelling vocabulary in the early years so children use it “appropriately in their learning.”
- Reading is a high priority; staff are “suitably trained to deliver the phonics curriculum successfully,” and most pupils develop fluency quickly.
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly and accurately,” ensuring they receive expert help and access the same learning opportunities as their peers.
- Pupils develop leadership skills through the school council and well-being roles, making a “positive contribution to their community” via fundraising and assemblies.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must be equipped to “identify and address” learning gaps rapidly for pupils who are new to the school or have poor attendance, ensuring they are ready for subsequent learning.
- The school should consider alternative recording methods for younger pupils and those with SEND, as current activities do not always enable them to “demonstrate their understanding accurately.”
- Leaders and governors must intensify work with families to reduce persistent absence, as some pupils miss out on the “ambitious curriculum and the nurturing environment.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 14% |
| 2023/24 | 13% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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