St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Helens, WA11 9AT · St. Helens · primary school
Check the area around this school
18th 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 — 5.6/10 against 3,769 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School “thoroughly enjoy coming to school” within a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” that supports diligent learning. The report highlights strong relationships, effective leadership, and high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While most subject curriculums are “ambitious, coherent and well ordered,” specific inconsistencies in teaching reading and writing in upper key stages hinder some pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, behaving respectfully and taking pride in their learning and democratic roles.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme “consistently well” and successfully promote a “love of reading” among younger children.
- The school provides a “wide range of activities” that nurture talents and support pupils’ wider personal development.
- Leaders and governors are “dedicated” and hold staff to account while supporting their well-being during improvement efforts.
- Attendance is prioritised through “trusting partnerships with families,” ensuring pupils attend regularly.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum for Years 3 to 6 lacks precise knowledge goals, resulting in a “disjointed approach” that slows progress for some pupils.
- The approach to writing in Years 3 to 6 “lacks the precision of the rest of the curriculum,” hindering the development of fluid, automatic writing styles.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of WA11 9AT, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT