Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
St Helens, WA10 1LW · St. Helens · primary school
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12th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 2,405 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join arts and crafts, building and construction, Forest School, and games and sports clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 207. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable?
What Ofsted said about Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Overview
The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with a "strong standard" across most areas, including attendance, behaviour, curriculum, and inclusion. While safeguarding standards are met and pupils feel safe and valued, pupil achievement is currently at an "expected standard," with results not consistently high across the school.
Strengths
- Attendance is a "notable strength" with "robust and proactive" systems that have significantly reduced persistent absence.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and designed to build vocabulary and curiosity, with teachers breaking down complex concepts effectively.
- Inclusion is a "defining feature," with leaders’ "inclusion by design" principles ensuring timely support for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils develop into "thoughtful, confident and compassionate citizens" through a rich personal development programme.
- Early years practice is "nurturing and academically rich," with children leaving Reception "very well prepared" for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils "deepen and embed their detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum" so more pupils are well prepared for key stage 3.
- The school must address the fact that pupil achievement is "not consistently high," particularly following a dip in disadvantaged pupils' results in 2025.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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