St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Catchment Area
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a voluntary aided primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
235
Pupils
210
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale — School Information
- Full address
- Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 14% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119588
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Is St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale currently has 235 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale? ▾
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale cover? ▾
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale? ▾
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.