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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

Currently oversubscribed: 235 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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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.