The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 282
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Mavers (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Heyes Avenue, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0XQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaydock High School
Secondary · 645m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Primary · 819m away
Legh Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lyme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Willow Bank School
Special school · 1.6km away
Broad Oak Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grange Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grange Valley Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grange Valley Primary School?
Grange Valley Primary School currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grange Valley Primary School take?
Grange Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grange Valley Primary School?
Grange Valley Primary School is in St Helens, WA11 0XQ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grange Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grange Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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