Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St Helens

In its own words: "At Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, everything we do is rooted in our faith and inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our new mission statement reflects our commitment to nurturing every child spiritually, academically and personally, helping them to become confident, compassionate and successful members of our community."

In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 52% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in St. Helens and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 65% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School are Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School (0.3 miles, 77% reading, 87% maths); Rainford CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, 77% reading, 70% maths); Crawford Village Primary School (2 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 92% maths); and Little Digmoor Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 64% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.

10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (20.5%) received SEN support and 13 (10.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Rainford Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ormskirk Road (adjacent), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 16 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in St. Helens (144).

In 2024/25, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.