Robins Lane Community Primary School
95%
Capacity
236
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Robins Lane Community Primary School
Robins Lane Community 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 236 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 248 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Robins Lane Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebekah McKeon, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12059th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 47 in St. Helens.
Robins Lane Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 28 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Robins Lane Community Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Robins Lane Community 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 | Kinmel Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA9 3NF |
| Headteacher | Rebekah McKeon |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 236 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.4% |
| School Capacity | 236 / 248 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12059th of 13,686
Nationally
1780th of 2,065
In North West
41st of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
43%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
86
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kinmel Street, St Helens
St. Helens, WA9 3NF
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