De La Salle School
99%
Capacity
1,185
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About De La Salle School
De La Salle School is a state-funded Roman Catholic secondary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 1,185 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 1,200 places).
Ofsted has rated De La Salle School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Rannard, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
De La Salle School is a popular choice with families — it received 533 applications for 207 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 187 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 11 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 8 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at De La Salle School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, Library, Playing Fields, Astro Turf, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir, DofE and 4 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.8%, which is close to the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in St. Helens, De La Salle 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 | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mill Brow, St. Helens, St. Helens, WA10 4QH |
| Headteacher | Andrew Rannard |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 1,185 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,185 / 1,200 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed207
533
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
187 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mill Brow, St. Helens
St. Helens, WA10 4QH
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