Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
70%
Capacity
261
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 261 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Prescott, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8752nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Haydock English Martyrs' 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 | Catholic |
| Address | Piele Road, St. Helens, St. Helens, WA11 0JY |
| Headteacher | Karen Prescott |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 261 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.9% |
| School Capacity | 261 / 371 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8752nd of 13,686
Nationally
1250th of 2,065
In North West
28th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
57%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 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
Piele Road, St. Helens
St. Helens, WA11 0JY
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