The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 48.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Lynsey Dingsdale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Gaskell Street, St Helens, Merseyside, Merseyside, WA9 1PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMill Green School
Special school · 760m away
Merton Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Pace
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Allanson Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Allanson Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Allanson Street Primary School?
Allanson Street Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Allanson Street Primary School take?
Allanson Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Allanson Street Primary School?
Allanson Street Primary School is in Merseyside, WA9 1PL, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Allanson Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Allanson Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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