Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

Flamstead, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF
190 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
46.30% FSM %
96 Boys
94 Girls
About St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Clare Williams.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency West Lancashire
Ward Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072714
URN 119586
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Vicky Heyes Chair of Governors 01/01/2026 15/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter O'Dowd Chair of Governors 09/09/2016 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Barton Governor 07/12/2021 21/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Fulvius Fernandes Governor 30/09/2023 30/09/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Victoria Heyes Governor 09/09/2020 21/11/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Phil Holland Governor 09/09/2015 21/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Holland Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Hooker Governor 09/09/2015 22/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Annette Nicholson Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Peter O'Dowd Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Williams Governor 09/04/2015 09/04/2026 Elected by school staff
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Hillside Community Primary School
0.66 km • Skelmersdale
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Delph Side Community Primary School
0.75 km • Skelmersdale
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
1.19 km • Skelmersdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale has 190 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is Mrs Clare Williams.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is at Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale: Does not have a sixth form.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Williams
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF
01695721323
www.st-johnsrc.com
Location
WN8 6PF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119586
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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