The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Crolla (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Monastery Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSutton Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 811m away
Sherdley Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Eaves Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Sutton Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Allanson Street Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Anne's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anne's Catholic Primary School take?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 3SP, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anne's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Anne's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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