The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a 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
59%
-3.0pp 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)
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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 261
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 24.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Miss Karen Prescott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Piele Road, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Grange Valley Primary School
Primary · 819m away
Haydock High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Lyme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Legh Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ascent Autism Specialist College
Special school · 1.8km away
The Byrchall High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School currently has 261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School take?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is in St. Helens, WA11 0JY, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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