The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Lyn Rawlinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2020 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Rainford Road, Windle, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6BX
Town setting
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Hurst School
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Cowley International College
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Rivington Primary School
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
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De La Salle School
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School take?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA10 6BX, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas of Canterbury 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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