St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
145 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2254 of 2,286 | #1078 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15583 of 15,697 | #8587 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 145 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 145 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 46.4% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 43.9% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 7% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Skelmersdale | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sfoa.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-johnsrc.com |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 5.5).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 7%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is the larger school with 196 students compared with 145.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School better than St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale ranks higher (47.4 vs 5.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School: 145. St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale rank in North West?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 2254th of 2,286 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is 1078th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).