The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 213
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Lynsey Burgess (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Heath Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThatto Heath Community Primary School
Primary · 473m away
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Carmel College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Sutton Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Rainhill Community Nursery
Nursery · 2.1km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Austin's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Austin's Catholic Primary School take?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 5NJ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Austin's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Austin'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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