The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
12% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 473
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Ms Nicola Kearney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Legh Road, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaydock High School
Secondary · 477m away
Grange Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ashurst Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Pace
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Legh Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Legh Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Legh Vale Primary School?
Legh Vale Primary School currently has 473 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Legh Vale Primary School take?
Legh Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Legh Vale Primary School?
Legh Vale Primary School is in St Helens, WA11 0ER, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Legh Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Legh Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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