The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Melissa Lawrenson (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
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Eaves Lane, Eaves Primary School, Eaves Lane, St Helens, Wa9 3ub, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3UB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherdley Primary School
Primary · 351m away
The Sutton Academy
Secondary · 745m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 950m away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ash Meadow School
Independent · 1.5km away
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eaves Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eaves Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eaves Primary School?
Eaves Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eaves Primary School take?
Eaves Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eaves Primary School?
Eaves Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 3UB, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eaves Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eaves Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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