Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/United Reformed Church primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Justine Kellett, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2732nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 42 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Queen's Park CofE/Urc 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 | Church of England/United Reformed Church |
| Address | Rivington Road, St Helens, St. Helens, WA10 4NQ |
| Headteacher | Justine Kellett |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.6% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2732nd of 13,686
Nationally
380th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
75%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
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Contact Information
Rivington Road, St Helens
St. Helens, WA10 4NQ
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Opening Hours
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