Rectory CofE Primary School

About Rectory CofE Primary School

Rectory CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 133 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Rectory CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Richard Brook, it falls under St. Helens local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13308th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 47 in St. Helens.

Rectory CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 7 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Rectory CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Athletics, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Coding, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Rectory CofE 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.

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