Legh Vale Primary School
St Helens, WA11 0ER · St. Helens · primary school
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50th 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 — 1.6/10 against 2,924 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Legh Vale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 590. 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 literacy? What specific interventions are in place for the 3.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain engagement for the majority of pupils who did not meet the national median?
What Ofsted said about Legh Vale Primary School
Overview
Legh Vale Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and safe" and feel proud of their environment. The report highlights that staff maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "attentive in lessons and enthusiastic to learn." The school is currently "emerging from a period of change" with new leadership, yet it successfully promotes personal development through a wide range of clubs and trips.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and courteous," with disruption to learning being "rare."
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "learn successfully."
- The school has "prioritised reading for every age group," with well-trained staff delivering phonics and providing targeted help for those who struggle.
- The governing board supports the school effectively, with governors who are "committed to the school’s improvement."
- Staff are "extremely positive about the school" and appreciate being consulted on changes.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers are clear about the "specific building blocks of knowledge" in every subject to help pupils build logically on prior learning.
- Staff need to provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to "revisit their prior learning" so that knowledge becomes securely embedded in memory.
- The school should implement a suitable programme to ensure pupils have an age-appropriate understanding of "British Values" and different faiths and cultures.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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