Grange Valley Primary School, St Helens
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school stands out for its ambitious leadership and relentless focus on helping every child succeed, including the most vulnerable. Teachers deliver high-quality lessons with consistent expectations, and the school invests significantly in staff training so all pupils make strong progress. Children develop a genuine love of learning and excellent attendance reflects how much they enjoy coming to school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional phonics teaching that develops a love of reading in pupils
- High-quality teaching, learning and assessment across all subjects
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children well for key stage 1
- Strong support for vulnerable pupils and disadvantaged learners
- Excellent leadership that identifies and quickly addresses any emerging weaknesses
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils need more opportunities to learn about different groups of people living in Britain today
- Limited curriculum coverage of the contributions made by people from different backgrounds, cultures and faiths
- Insufficient teaching about the diverse range of family structures that exist in our country
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff well-trained, clear procedures in place, and pupils reporting they feel safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits, before and after-school clubs, sports competitions, PE coaching
Grange Valley Primary School is an outstanding school where ambitious leadership and high-quality teaching ensure pupils make strong progress across the curriculum. The headteacher has built excellent capacity through developing strong leaders at all levels.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75%. Maths has improved from 64% to 82%. Writing has improved from 71% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
277 pupils
290 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - St Helens
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for St Helens
Admissions Demand - St. Helens
Places available
2,195
Applications
1,726
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across St. Helens (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.15381%
Overall absence
8.42697%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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