The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 309
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 45.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Andrew Maley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 7PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 981m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Billinge Chapel End Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ashurst Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Progress Arc Billinge School
Independent · 1.6km away
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Merton Bank Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carr Mill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carr Mill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carr Mill Primary School?
Carr Mill Primary School currently has 309 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carr Mill Primary School take?
Carr Mill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carr Mill Primary School?
Carr Mill Primary School is in St Helens, WA11 7PQ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carr Mill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carr Mill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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