The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Andrew Marlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Forest Road, Sutton Manor, st Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAsh Meadow School
Independent · 593m away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 730m away
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rainhill High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Sutton Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Rainhill Community Nursery
Nursery · 1.7km away
Sherdley Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sutton Manor Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Manor Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton Manor Community Primary School?
Sutton Manor Community Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton Manor Community Primary School take?
Sutton Manor Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sutton Manor Community Primary School?
Sutton Manor Community Primary School is in st Helens, WA9 4AT, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton Manor Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sutton Manor Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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