Grange Valley Primary School
97%
Capacity
282
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Grange Valley Primary School
Grange Valley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 282 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 290 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Catherine Mavers, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11393rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Grange Valley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 28 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Grange Valley Primary School include Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Grange Valley 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Heyes Avenue, St Helens, St. Helens, WA11 0XQ |
| Headteacher | Catherine Mavers |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 282 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 282 / 290 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (2 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11393rd of 13,686
Nationally
1675th of 2,065
In North West
38th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
47%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
105
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Heyes Avenue, St Helens
St. Helens, WA11 0XQ
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