The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 581
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Callum Dagnall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hamilton Road, Windle, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 660m away
Hamblett School
Special school · 685m away
De La Salle School
Secondary · 824m away
St Julie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rivington Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Primary · 1.3km away
Hurst School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bleak Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bleak Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bleak Hill Primary School?
Bleak Hill Primary School currently has 581 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bleak Hill Primary School take?
Bleak Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bleak Hill Primary School?
Bleak Hill Primary School is in St Helens, WA10 6HG, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bleak Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bleak Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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