The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- EVERYONE MATTERS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Phil Reece (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rufford Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School?
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School take?
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School?
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School is in St Helens, WA11 8JX, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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