The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. 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
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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
11% 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 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 31.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Clare Powell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Tennis Street North, Dentons Green, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6LF
Town setting
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Hamblett School
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Primary · 655m away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 744m away
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 962m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Primary · 975m away
Launchpad Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rivington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rivington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rivington Primary School?
Rivington Primary School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rivington Primary School take?
Rivington Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rivington Primary School?
Rivington Primary School is in St Helens, WA10 6LF, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rivington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rivington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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