The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Boardman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Govett Road, Nutgrove, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Nutgrove Methodist Primary School?
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nutgrove Methodist Primary School take?
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nutgrove Methodist Primary School?
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 5NH, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nutgrove Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nutgrove Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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