St Anne's Catholic Primary School
80%
Capacity
246
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 246 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 309 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anne's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Crolla, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8505th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 47 in St. Helens.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 23 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 25 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anne's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Athletics, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, St Anne's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Monastery Lane, St Helens, St. Helens, WA9 3SP |
| Headteacher | Rachel Crolla |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 246 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.7% |
| School Capacity | 246 / 309 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8505th of 13,686
Nationally
1211th of 2,065
In North West
25th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 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
Monastery Lane, St Helens
St. Helens, WA9 3SP
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