St Julie's Catholic Primary School
St Helens, WA10 5HG · St. Helens · primary school
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9th 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 the 2,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Julie's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sunflower Club, School Council, Wellbeing Ambassador, Children's University, Young Carers and Rainbows, Eco Ambassadors, Girls' Football, and the Young Voices Choir. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 228. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Wellbeing Ambassador programme?
What Ofsted said about St Julie's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud members of a “happy and caring school” where positive relationships are evident. The inspection found that the school provides an “engaging and ambitious curriculum” with high expectations for academic achievement, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Early years provision is judged as outstanding, with children settling quickly and being “exceptionally well prepared” for key stage 1.
Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding, with staff maximising opportunities to expand vocabulary through “high-quality conversation”.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics confidently, and pupils quickly become “fluent, confident readers” with effective support for those who struggle.
- Staff have “secure knowledge” of subjects and successfully address misconceptions, ensuring most pupils know and remember what they learn.
- Pupils are “kind and polite”, helping each other in lessons, and benefit from leadership roles such as school councillors and subject ambassadors.
- Governors fulfil their statutory duties, and staff are “resoundingly positive” about working at the school, appreciating actions to reduce workload.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, recent curriculum improvements have not yet been fully embedded, resulting in some pupils’ knowledge being “uneven” and less secure. The school must ensure these changes are implemented fully to help pupils develop a “strong body of 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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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