
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is situated in the community of Skelmersdale, Lancashire, specifically in the New Church Farm area. As a voluntary aided institution, the school caters to a mixed gender group of children aged 3 to 11 years. The school has a capacity for 147 pupils but currently enrolls 79 students, making it a small, close-knit community. This Roman Catholic school welcomes children of all denominations, reflecting a diverse and inclusive ethos. The school does not have a sixth form and does not offer boarding facilities. Located in a semi-urban setting, St Edmund's serves a community with a significant percentage (66.7%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to supporting children from various socio-economic backgrounds.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
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