The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 298
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Iwan Williams (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
Location
Goodban Street, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Secondary · 592m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 811m away
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Allanson Street Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Mill Green School
Special school · 1.3km away
Eaves Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Pace
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sutton Oak CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton Oak CofE Primary School?
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School currently has 298 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton Oak CofE Primary School take?
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sutton Oak CofE Primary School?
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 3QD, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton Oak CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sutton Oak 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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