Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School
100%
Capacity
244
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 244 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 245 places).
the school is led by headteacher Sarah James, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1952nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 32 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (112 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Eccleston Lane Ends 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Albany Avenue, Prescot, St. Helens, L34 2QN |
| Headteacher | Sarah James |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 244 / 245 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1952nd of 13,686
Nationally
252nd of 2,065
In North West
8th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
112 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
108
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School
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Contact Information
Albany Avenue, Prescot
St. Helens, L34 2QN
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