Eccleston Mere Primary School
St Helens, WA10 5NX · St. Helens · primary school
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41st 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 the 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| 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.
Eccleston Mere Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Junior Duke Award, Pupil Parliament, and Forest School, or take part in swimming. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 397 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Eccleston Mere Primary School
Overview
Eccleston Mere Primary School is described as a place where "most pupils thrive" and feel "safe, valued and listened to." The report highlights a "welcoming and inclusive" culture with "warm and respectful" relationships, noting that the school provides a "carefully considered personal development programme." While most pupils achieve well and are ready for the next stage of their education, the report identifies specific inconsistencies in early writing instruction and curriculum clarity in the early years.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of opportunities" including clubs, trips, and leadership roles that "transform pupils' confidence."
- "Pastoral support is a strength," with staff who "know pupils well" and act swiftly to provide extra help.
- Reading is a strength, with "most pupils read accurately by the time they leave Reception."
- The school has an "inclusive culture" where disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are fully supported and included.
- Governors "fulfil their roles effectively," holding leaders to account through challenging questions and regular visits.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure early years staff are clear about key learning objectives and use interactions consistently to secure this knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure the teaching of early writing skills enables pupils to successfully learn to write accurately, addressing errors in letter formation.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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