The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 609
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 45%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Ireland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hobart Street, Thatto Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 473m away
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Carmel College
16 plus · 1.4km away
The Sutton Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Helens College
16 plus · 1.9km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Primary · 2.0km away
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thatto Heath Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thatto Heath Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thatto Heath Community Primary School?
Thatto Heath Community Primary School currently has 609 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thatto Heath Community Primary School take?
Thatto Heath Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thatto Heath Community Primary School?
Thatto Heath Community Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 5QX, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thatto Heath Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thatto Heath 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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