How many pupils attend St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale has 230 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale take?

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (Lancashire) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.

Does St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale have a religious character?

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

What is the largest ethnic background at St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.3% of pupils at St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.