Schools in Skelmersdale
There are 26 schools in Skelmersdale on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 19 primary and 2 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Skelmersdale (19)
- Bishop Martin Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WN8 9BN
- Brookfield Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN8 8EH
- Cobbs Brow SchoolCommunity school · WN8 6SU
- Crawford Village Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN8 9QP
- Crow Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN8 8QG
- Delph Side Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN8 6ED
- Hillside Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN8 6DE
- Holland Moor Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN8 9AG
- Little Digmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN8 9NF
- Moorside Community Primary Academy SchoolAcademy converter · WN8 9EA
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN8 8NP
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN8 9AZ
- St James' Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleVoluntary aided school · WN8 6TN
- St John's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleVoluntary aided school · WN8 6PF
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleVoluntary aided school · WN8 8LQ
- St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN8 0HX
- Trinity Church of England/Methodist SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WN8 8PW
- Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN8 0QR
- Woodland Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN8 6QH
Secondary schools in Skelmersdale (2)
- Lathom High School : A Technology CollegeFoundation school · WN8 6JN
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN8 6JW
Other phases in Skelmersdale (5)
- Elm Tree Community Primary SchoolCommunity special school · WN8 6SA
- Hope High SchoolCommunity special school · WN8 9DP
- Kingsbury Primary Special SchoolCommunity special school · WN8 8EH
- Learn 4 Life SchoolOther independent special school · WN4 0QD
- West Lancashire Community High SchoolCommunity special school · WN8 8EH
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Skelmersdale?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 26 open schools with a Skelmersdale address (as of 5 June 2026), including 19 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Skelmersdale guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Skelmersdale?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.