Eaves Primary School
107%
Capacity
225
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Eaves Primary School
Eaves 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 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Eaves Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melissa Lawrenson, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4404th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Eaves Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 29 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
Eaves Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eaves Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Film Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Eaves 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 | Eaves Lane, Eaves Primary School, Eaves Lane, St Helens, Wa9 3ub, St Helens, St. Helens, WA9 3UB |
| Headteacher | Melissa Lawrenson |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.3% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4404th of 13,686
Nationally
633rd of 2,065
In North West
17th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
70%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
93
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eaves Lane, Eaves Primary School, Eaves Lane, St Helens, Wa9 3ub, St Helens
St. Helens, WA9 3UB
Eaves Lane, Eaves Primary School, Eaves Lane, St Helens, Wa9 3ub, St Helens
St. Helens, WA9 3UB
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