Eaves Primary School
St Helens, WA9 3UB · St. Helens · primary school
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17th 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 — 6.1/10 against 3,141 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eaves Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Art, Mindfulness, and Storytelling Clubs, or take part in multisports, swimming, and the Sutton Community Football Shield. Trips include visits to The Walker in Liverpool and The World of Glass. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Eaves Primary School
Overview
Eaves Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders have created an ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, enabling pupils to achieve well and model values such as trust and compassion.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" with "shared ownership" among staff, ensuring content is well matched to pupils’ learning needs.
- Leaders have "successfully promoted a love of reading," with a "well-established phonics programme" delivered effectively from the early years.
- Staff provide "high-quality pastoral care" and identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, ensuring they are fully involved.
- Pupils behave very well, showing respect and tolerance, with bullying incidents dealt with "swiftly."
- The school is "well led and managed," with staff feeling valued and governors providing an "appropriate balance of support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils are given "sufficient opportunities to recap and recall important learning from previous years" to deepen subject knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are well trained to spot risks and report concerns efficiently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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