Eccleston Mere Primary School, St Helens

In its own words: "Our School Vision We believe that every child should enjoy a challenging, exciting and motivating education, within a friendly and safe environment. We value all within our kind and caring school community and are committed to delivering a culturally rich, experience led curriculum. Children are encouraged to become resilient, independent citizens, who demonstrate our core values."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Why not come along to our 'Open Day' event in October? The Headteacher will deliver a short presentation, followed by pupil-led tours of our school."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Eccleston Mere Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 91% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Eccleston Mere Primary School as their first choice and 118 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 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 Eccleston Mere Primary School are St Julie's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 83% maths); Bleak Hill Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 76% maths); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street (0.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); and Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School (1 mile, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths).

Eccleston Mere Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

129 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Eccleston Mere Primary School (as of September 2026): 85% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (89%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (63%).

11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 57 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 10 (2.5%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Thatto Heath Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Norley Drive (adjacent), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Eccleston Mere Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 73 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, Eccleston Mere Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Eccleston Mere Primary School are De La Salle School (0.5 miles) and Cowley International College (1.6 miles).