Allanson Street Primary School
Merseyside, WA9 1PL · St. Helens · primary school
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26th of 52 primary schools in St. Helens we can score, 54 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 1,483 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Allanson Street Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rise and Shine Club, Unicycle, School Council, Eco Council, Maths Ambassadors, and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. They also learn musical instruments, participate in school productions, and take a cultural trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 454 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Rise and Shine Club? How does the school prepare pupils for the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Allanson Street Primary School
Overview
Allanson Street Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an "exciting and ambitious curriculum" where pupils "belong, believe, aspire and achieve." The inspection confirms that staff provide a warm welcome, fostering resilience and a strong sense of community where there are "no outsiders."
Strengths
- Pupils display "excellent" behaviour and "keen attitudes to learning," supported by "caring relationships" and a strong pastoral team.
- The curriculum is "well ordered" with a "strong, shared understanding" of how knowledge builds year on year, including a focus on local history.
- Teachers possess "strong" subject knowledge and effectively adapt learning, breaking it into smaller steps to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school provides a "myriad of carefully chosen experiences" for wider development, such as museum visits and public speaking opportunities, which build confidence.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff skilfully designing activities to consolidate learning and develop language skills.
Areas to improve
- The phonics programme is not always delivered consistently; the school must support staff to develop the confidence and expertise to deliver it as intended.
- Teachers do not regularly provide enough opportunity for pupils to recall prior learning; the school should plan regular opportunities for pupils to recap previous learning to build secure understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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