The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
14% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- THE THREE SAINTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nathan Pow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barton Close, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Helens College
16 plus · 303m away
Launchpad Centre
Pupil referral unit · 481m away
This Is My Education - TIME
Independent · 581m away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 757m away
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Primary · 835m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Primary · 933m away
Rivington Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School?
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School take?
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School?
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School is in St Helens, WA10 2HS, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary & St Thomas 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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