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Carr Mill Primary School

St. Helens, WA11 7PQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#9,630
of 13,686 nationally

About Carr Mill Primary School

Carr Mill Primary School’s headline metrics present a mixed picture when set against the St. Helens local authority average for primary schools. The school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 54%, which is seven percentage points below the LA average of 61%. This places Carr Mill 33rd out of 54 similar schools in the borough, firmly in the bottom half of the local league table. However, the picture is more nuanced in individual subjects. In reading, 71% of pupils met the expected standard, and the average reading score of 105 is a solid result. Writing also saw 71% reach the expected level, while maths lagged slightly at 63%. Where the school really stands out is in its early years provision, which Ofsted rated Outstanding in its most recent graded inspection in 2017, a judgement that was reaffirmed during an ungraded visit in 2023 when the school was judged to have remained Good overall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKentmere Avenue, St Helens, St. Helens, WA11 7PQ
HeadteacherAndrew Maley
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Number of Pupils309
Free School Meals (FSM)45.2%
School Capacity309 / 315 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallForest SchoolGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetballTennisAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingDramaScience ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carr Mill Primary School

Carr Mill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.