The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Michael Mainwaring (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derwent Road, Haresfinch, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarr Mill Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Ashurst Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Primary · 1.5km away
This Is My Education - TIME
Independent · 1.5km away
Merton Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Launchpad Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School take?
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA11 9AT, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter and St Paul 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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