Carr Mill Primary School
St Helens, WA11 7PQ · St. Helens · primary school
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39th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 1,546 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carr Mill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 302 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Carr Mill Primary School
Overview
Carr Mill Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "happy and safe" and "proud to be members of #teamcarrmill." Leaders have constructed an "ambitious and well-ordered curriculum" that engages pupils, while staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school fosters a calm environment where children are "positive, resilient and content."
Strengths
- Pupils are "positive about learning" and respectful, with leaders ensuring bullying incidents are "resolved swiftly."
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and deliver the curriculum well, helping pupils "consolidate their knowledge" effectively.
- Reading is placed at the "very heart of the curriculum," with skilled staff teaching phonics well so pupils "learn to read quickly."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified without delay and access the "same curriculum as their peers."
- Leaders provide a "wealth of opportunities" for pupils to pursue interests through clubs and leadership roles, supporting their mental health.
Areas to improve
- Leaders’ curriculum thinking is "less well developed in a few areas," preventing pupils from deepening their understanding as well as they should.
- Leaders should "clearly define the content of the curriculum in these subjects" so that pupils know and remember more.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "vigilant" and staff recording and reporting concerns "swiftly."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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