St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Warrington, WA3 6JS · Warrington · primary school
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9th of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,450 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Helen's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 131 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Helen’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to attend and feel safe within a harmonious community. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, supported by a well-thought-out curriculum that prepares pupils effectively for their next educational stage.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that is carefully organised to suit mixed-year groups, helping all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well.
- Reading is a high priority, with a "well structured and systematic" phonics programme ensuring children catch up quickly if they fall behind, leading to strong outcomes by Year 6.
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and address errors quickly to prevent misconceptions, while leaders provide valuable support for staff workload and well-being.
- Personal development is woven into school life through trips, residentials, and after-school activities, with pupils taking on roles such as ‘leading light’ to become "motivated and respectful citizens".
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not use assessment strategies consistently well, meaning they do not always identify and address pupils’ knowledge gaps quickly enough.
- Some subject leaders are at an early stage of developing the skills to lead effectively, hindering their ability to support teachers in delivering aspects of the subject curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing how to keep pupils safe and report concerns, which leaders follow up quickly in partnership with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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