Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 40 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.86. Of those, 15 families put it as their first preference, and all 14 places went to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage. The school is a small, state-funded Roman Catholic primary in St. Helens, with a headteacher, Greg Hale, leading a community of 144 pupils against a capacity of 210. It offers nursery provision for children from age three, and its religious character is likely a draw for Catholic families in the area. The school's size means it can feel intimate, but the oversubscription figures show that securing a place requires early planning.

Academically, Corpus Christi performs around the middle of the pack for St. Helens primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That's slightly below the local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 26th out of 47 primaries in St. Helens on this measure, placing it in the bottom half locally and the bottom 50% nationally. Looking at individual subjects, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in maths, 65% in reading and 74% in writing. At the higher standard, 22% achieved it in reading, 9% in maths and just 4% in writing. Average scaled scores were 103 in both reading and maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous inspections.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a Forest School, gymnasium, sports hall, sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, tennis, dance, gymnastics, rounders and athletics, while clubs include drama, choir, chess and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With 14.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. Given its oversubscription and Catholic character, this school will particularly suit practising Catholic families who value a faith-based education and want a small, community-focused setting where their child can access a broad range of activities.

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