The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 11% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Shawcross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rainford CofE Primary School?
Rainford CofE Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rainford CofE Primary School take?
Rainford CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rainford CofE Primary School?
Rainford CofE Primary School is in St Helens, WA11 8AJ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rainford CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rainford CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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