The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
8% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Lockley (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRainhill High School
Secondary · 534m away
Tower College
Independent · 582m away
Oakdene Primary Academy
Primary · 744m away
Rainhill Community Nursery
Nursery · 1.1km away
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School take?
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is in Prescot, L35 6NN, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bartholomew'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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