Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
St. Helens, WA11 0JY · St. Helens · primary school
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37th 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 — 2.7/10 against 2,601 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| 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.
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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 results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, multi-skills, and dance, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 254 pupils against a stated capacity of 371. 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 does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Overview
Haydock English Martyrs’ Primary School is described as a “warm, welcoming and caring school” that successfully aims to “light the flame for lifelong learning.” Pupils demonstrate “highly positive attitudes to their learning” and behave “exceptionally well,” creating a “calm, respectful and purposeful atmosphere.” The school maintains a “well-structured curriculum” which is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exceptional” behaviour, showing “consistently high levels of respect for others” and actively supporting one another.
- The curriculum is “well-structured” and “ambitious,” with teachers possessing “strong” subject knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; phonics is delivered “consistently,” and most pupils read “confidently and fluently” by the end of Year 1.
- Pupils with SEND are “identified early” and achieve well, learning successfully alongside their peers.
- Staff benefit from a “strong, positive and supportive culture,” with governors providing effective challenge and support.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that “assessment strategies are used consistently,” as inconsistent use currently prevents some pupils from deepening their learning and connecting wider aspects of their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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