St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Prescot

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School. My name is Mrs Lockley and I am very proud to introduce myself as the Headteacher of this kind, caring, school family. In our daily life, we live out our mission as 'A loving family growing and learning together with Jesus.' This is supported by our strong parish/school links."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, gymnastics, multi-sports, yoga, choir, chess, cooking, gardening and maths club.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in St. Helens and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 84% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School are Oakdene Primary Academy (0.5 miles); St Ann's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 81% maths); Sutton Manor Community Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 60% reading, 60% maths); and Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery (1.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths).

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).

8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 26 pupils (9.3%) received SEN support and 12 (4.3%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Rainhill Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (adjacent), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 46 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in St. Helens (144).

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School are Rainhill High School (0.3 miles), Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (1.5 miles) and The Sutton Academy (1.6 miles).