Rivington Primary School
St Helens, WA10 6LF · St. Helens · primary school
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29th 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 — 4.1/10 against 2,358 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rivington 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 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join ukulele and clarinet clubs, play rugby, bike riding, judo, cricket and football, and visit Chester Zoo. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How are the rugby and judo teams structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Rivington Primary School
Overview
Rivington Primary School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. Pupils describe the school as ‘one big family’, arriving happy and behaving well in ‘calm and purposeful’ classrooms. The curriculum is ‘aspirational and ambitious’, fostering a strong love of reading and preparing pupils exceptionally well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The programme for pupils’ personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils delighting in leadership roles and trips.
- Reading is ‘at the centre of the curriculum’, with a ‘carefully constructed phonics programme’ ensuring most pupils read fluently by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘achieve well’ and enjoy their learning.
- Staff workload is ‘manageable’, and staff are ‘proud to work here’, supported by effective governance.
- Pupils demonstrate an ‘impressive understanding of equality’ and respect differences through discussions on topical issues.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of newer subjects, there are ‘gaps in what pupils know and can do’ because staff are not routinely checking prior knowledge.
- The school should ensure staff are skilled to identify these gaps so pupils can ‘fully access new learning’.
Safeguarding
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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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