St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Prescot, L35 6NN · St. Helens · primary school
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8th 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,697 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rock Steady, Choir, Mini Vinnies, TT Rockstars, Library, Chess Club, Reading Club, and Maths Club. Sports include Multiskills, Gymnastics, Netball, Dodgeball, and Yoga Club. Arts and music options cover Arts & Crafts, Cookery, and Gardening. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 279 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Bartholomew’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “close-knit school community” where pupils “thrive” and demonstrate “positive attitudes towards their school.” Leaders and governors work diligently to ensure pupils receive an “effective education” and achieve well across several subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are “unfailingly polite and well mannered,” treating others with “utmost respect” in a “calm and orderly environment.”
- The school delivers a “strong and ambitious curriculum” with a “clear sequence of learning” that allows pupils to build knowledge over time.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with pupils developing into “confident and fluent readers” through consistent phonics sessions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and receive appropriate support, allowing them to “progress well.”
- Personal development is fostered well, with pupils learning about “diversity, tolerance and inclusivity” and engaging in leadership and charity work.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure assessment approaches are implemented “consistently well” to accurately check how well pupils learn and remember curriculum content.
- Inconsistencies in assessment sometimes make it difficult to “identify and address gaps in pupils’ 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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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