Sutton Manor Community Primary School
St Helens, WA9 4AT · St. Helens · primary school
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40th 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 — 2.2/10 against 1,547 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sutton Manor Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and receive sports tuition. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, polite, and well-behaved, with a strong sense of safety and respect for diversity. The school delivers an ambitious curriculum that engages most pupils, including those with special educational needs, supported by effective leadership and staff who feel valued.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum which engages all pupils," with careful planning of knowledge in most subjects.
- Reading is a "clear priority," featuring a "well ordered" phonics programme that helps children read fluently from an early age.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs quickly and adapt teaching so they "follow the same curriculum as others and achieve well."
- Pupils demonstrate a "mature attitude to diversity" and actively support their local community through activities like choir performances and charity suppers.
- Governors "challenge and support school leaders" and have a secure understanding of the curriculum’s impact on achievement.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders must ensure teachers know "what knowledge pupils should gain and when this subject content should be taught" to help pupils recall previous learning.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders should ensure teachers are equipped to "spot and tackle misconceptions" quickly to prevent gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a strong culture where staff are vigilant, adhere to policies, and work well with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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
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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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