The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Greg Hale (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
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School take?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA11 8JF, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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