The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 403
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Ryan Mugan (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
Location
Saleswood Avenue, Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 5NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Julie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 694m away
De La Salle School
Secondary · 795m away
Carmel College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Bleak Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Primary · 1.5km away
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hamblett School
Special school · 1.9km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Eccleston Mere Primary School?
Eccleston Mere Primary School currently has 403 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eccleston Mere Primary School take?
Eccleston Mere Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eccleston Mere Primary School?
Eccleston Mere Primary School is in St Helens, WA10 5NX, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eccleston Mere Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eccleston Mere Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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