Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens, 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 · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making every child feel valued and safe through warm, caring relationships and clear routines. The curriculum is ambitious and engaging, helping pupils build knowledge confidently while also learning to be kind, thoughtful citizens. Leaders actively remove barriers so that all pupils, especially those facing challenges, can participate fully and succeed.
Key Strengths
- Significantly improved attendance with robust systems and strong pupil engagement
- Inclusive approach that removes barriers for pupils with SEND, English language learners, and disadvantaged pupils
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge and curiosity, with strong foundations in phonics and reading
- Positive behaviour and calm school environment with clear routines and consistent expectations
- Excellent personal development programme that helps pupils become confident, compassionate citizens
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement is not consistently high across the school - externally published test results are typically in line with national averages rather than above
- Disadvantaged pupils' results dipped in 2025 and the picture remains mixed despite recent actions
- Leaders are still working to ensure more pupils develop deeper understanding across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, music, art, drama, school council, outdoor learning
Parish Church of England Primary School is a caring, inclusive school where pupils thrive in a warm environment built on strong values. Leaders have created a culture of ambition and support that helps all pupils, especially the most vulnerable, to succeed.
At a Glance
29.2%
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 declined from 90% to 67%. Maths has declined from 86% to 77%. Writing has improved from 66% to 70%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
229 pupils
207 capacity
22 places over capacity
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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.93128%
Overall absence
8.60215%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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