Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
114%
Capacity
236
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 236 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 207 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Young, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5852nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens include Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Charles Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA10 1LW |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Young |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 236 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 236 / 207 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (26 Jan 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5852nd of 13,686
Nationally
845th of 2,065
In North West
20th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
66%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Charles Street, St Helens
St. Helens, WA10 1LW
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