Carr Mill Primary School
98%
Capacity
309
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Carr Mill Primary School
Carr Mill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 309 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Carr Mill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Maley, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9630th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 47 in St. Helens.
Carr Mill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 23 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Carr Mill Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Carr Mill Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Drama, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Carr Mill Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kentmere Avenue, St Helens, St. Helens, WA11 7PQ |
| Headteacher | Andrew Maley |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 309 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.2% |
| School Capacity | 309 / 315 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9630th of 13,686
Nationally
1398th of 2,065
In North West
33rd of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kentmere Avenue, St Helens
St. Helens, WA11 7PQ
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