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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Catchment Area

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

St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a voluntary aided primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 190 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

190

Pupils

210

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John's 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale — School Information

Full address
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
119586

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Frequently Asked Questions — St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

Is St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale oversubscribed?

St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?

St John's 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 John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale cover?

St John's 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 John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?

St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.