SchoolScoresParish CofE Primary School, St Helens
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Charles Street, St Helens, WA10 1LW
01744 678430 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 24 March 2026 , published 17 May 2026.
In short: 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
St Helens comparisons use the 6 of its 38 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 32 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | St Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 32% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 32% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 40% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 79% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 56% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 88% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. St Helens figures pool parents at the St Helens schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the St. Helens average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in St. Helens. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.9% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.42% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 31st highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 14.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary and St Thomas CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merton Bank Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 28% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rivington Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Allanson Street Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashurst Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Parish CofE Primary School, St Helens's Ofsted rating?
Parish CofE Primary School, St Helens was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Parish CofE Primary School, St Helens do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Parish CofE Primary School, St Helens?
93% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Parish CofE Primary School, St Helens to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Parish CofE Primary School, St Helens oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Parish CofE Primary School, St Helens as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145458.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.