St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11228 pupils

Sandy Lane, WN8 8LQWebsite01695722346

Inspected228 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Sept 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils228

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils228

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

228 / 210 (109%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs J Jackson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 75%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.1%

Absence rate

Avg 7.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.1%vs 7.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence17.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support8.3%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.0%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication16 pupils (57%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (25%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (4%)

Other1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils228

Free school meals22.8%

English as additional language11.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British86.4%

White Other5.3%

Mixed Other2.6%

Indian1.8%

Black African1.3%

Pakistani0.9%

Bangladeshi0.9%

Asian Other0.4%

Black Other0.4%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,167

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,233 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,532

Support staff£1,181

Premises£462

Energy£104

Learning resources£365

Income per pupil£6,347

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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