Schools in Skelmersdale, North West (2025)
21 schools · 5,364 students · 19 local authority, 2 academy · median Pupils on roll 211.
Skelmersdale, in North West, has 21 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,364 students. By level there are 19 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 19 local authority, 2 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Skelmersdale's schools is 211, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
20 of the 21 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Crawford Village Primary School (97.3, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (72.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Crow Orchard Primary School (71.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Lathom High School : A Technology College (806 students), Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School (786 students), Holland Moor Primary School (412 students).
Ranked schools in Skelmersdale
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 197Crawford Village Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 273St James' Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 372Crow Orchard Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 121 students
- 467Holland Moor Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 564St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 664Cobbs Brow SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 308 students
- 764Delph Side Community Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
- 863Brookfield Park Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 153 students
- 948Woodland Community Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 335 students
- 1047St John's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 1134Moorside Community Primary Academy SchoolSkelmersdale · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
- 1230Trinity Church of England/Methodist SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
- 1330Bishop Martin Church of England Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
- 1428Lathom High School : A Technology CollegeSkelmersdale · Local authority Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 806 students
- 1523St Richard's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 1622Hillside Community Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 151 students
- 1721Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Secondary38.1 Attainment 8 · 786 students
- 1814Little Digmoor Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 138 students
- 197St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
- 206St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolSkelmersdale · Local authority Primary7% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 145 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawford Village Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 97.3 Top 5% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 2 | St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 72.5 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 3 | Crow Orchard Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 71.9 Top 25% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 121 |
| 4 | Holland Moor Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 66.6 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 5 | St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 63.9 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 6 | Cobbs Brow School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 63.5 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 308 |
| 7 | Delph Side Community Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 63.5 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 8 | Brookfield Park Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 63.0 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 153 |
| 9 | Woodland Community Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.8 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 335 |
| 10 | St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 47.4 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 11 | Moorside Community Primary Academy School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 34.3 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 256 |
| 12 | Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 30.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 256 |
| 13 | Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 30.1 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 14 | Lathom High School : A Technology College Skelmersdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 28.4 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 806 |
| 15 | St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 23.4 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 16 | Hillside Community Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 21.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 151 |
| 17 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School Skelmersdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 21.0 Lower 50% | 38.1 Attainment 8 | 786 |
| 18 | Little Digmoor Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 13.8 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 138 |
| 19 | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 7.0 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
| 20 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Skelmersdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 5.5 Lower 50% | 7% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 145 |
Other schools in Skelmersdale
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Skelmersdale side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Skelmersdale?
Crawford Village Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Skelmersdale with a Success Index (England) of 97.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Skelmersdale?
Skelmersdale has 21 schools (19 primary, 2 secondary) educating 5,364 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Skelmersdale?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Skelmersdale is 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.