The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 209
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 46.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs S Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cannon Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4XU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAsh Meadow School
Independent · Very close
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Primary · 730m away
Sherdley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Sutton Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Eaves Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Rainhill High School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Theresa's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Theresa's Catholic Primary School take?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 4XU, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Theresa's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Theresa'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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