What did School Atlas judge St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick has 56 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick take?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick is located in Ormskirk, L40 9QE, Lancashire.

How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick have a religious character?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick?

When St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Elizabeth, Scarisbrick. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.4% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Elizabeth, Scarisbrick. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see note 4)
5Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 6)
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.

Within each category, applications with exceptional social/medical/pastoral need (evidenced) are placed at top, then applications with a sibling attending the school at time of enrolment are placed next, per the stated provisions (i) and (ii).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.