SchoolScoresRivington Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Tennis Street North, Dentons Green, St Helens, WA10 6LF
01744 678493 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
St Helens comparisons use the 17 of its 38 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 21 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 15th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 13% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 46% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Helens. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
59% — 3 points below the St. Helens average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (62%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 93 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.6
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.5% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 19th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 19th lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 29th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 23rd highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 35th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary and St Thomas CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bleak Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parish CofE Primary School, St Helens 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Julie's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eccleston Mere Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rivington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rivington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2024.
How did Rivington Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rivington Primary School?
86% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Rivington Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rivington Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put Rivington Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 28 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 104761.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.