St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Helens, WA9 3SP · St. Helens · primary school
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38th 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 — 2.5/10 against 2,257 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it 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 (2.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rock Steady, Rock Kidz, and football clubs, participate in the Sutton Shield and inter-school tournaments, and attend Tag Rugby events. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 309. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 35.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve literacy outcomes following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy a warm and welcoming environment where they feel safe and are encouraged to take responsibility. Leaders have established a broad, ambitious curriculum that supports strong progress, particularly in the early years and for pupils with special educational needs. The school has demonstrated resilience and determination in maintaining high standards despite significant challenges, including a partial building collapse.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered and polite," showing high expectations and a keen desire to learn.
- The curriculum is "planned... carefully so that new learning builds on what pupils have learned previously," aiding progress.
- Staff are skilled at identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access the full curriculum.
- Leaders have introduced a clear behaviour system that is "understood well by pupils and used consistently by staff."
- Governors are "knowledgeable and dedicated" to ensuring pupils benefit from a high-quality education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure early readers have "sufficient opportunities to practise their reading" to develop fluency and accuracy.
- In a few subjects, specific curriculum aspects are not implemented sufficiently well; leaders should support subject leaders to strengthen teachers’ subject knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to remain alert to signs of risk and taking swift action to access support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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