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St Helens College

St Helens College

St. Helens, WA10 1PPSecondary School·Ages 14-99

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About St Helens College

St Helens College is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 14 to 99. Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Simon Pierce, it falls under St. Helens local authority.

In terms of academic performance, Attainment 8 is strong at 77.1. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of A-.

St Helens College has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 7 parents).

On-site facilities at St Helens College include Theatre, Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel, Sixth Form Centre.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Badminton, Dance and 6 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Model UN, Chess, DofE and 5 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in St. Helens, St Helens College 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 TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWater Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA10 1PP
HeadteacherSimon Pierce
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
School Capacity1,240
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

GCSE Results

2023/24

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+77.1Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)100%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)99%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
104 students

Average Points per Entry

45.2Grade A-

Value Added Score

+0.09Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

45.3Grade A-
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)39%
Avg Points per Entry over timeDeclining -4.1

'21/22

50.5

'22/23

48.1

'23/24

45.2

Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

0

With EHC Plan

165

SEN Support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
TheatreSwimming PoolSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

SwimmingFootballBadmintonDanceMartial ArtsTennisRugbyAthleticsRowingHockey

Clubs & Activities

CodingModel United NationsChessDuke of EdinburghScience ClubDebateBook ClubYoung EnterpriseGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Helens College

St Helens College's key exam results include: Average A-Level grade: A-; 99% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 77.1.

Contact Information

01744733766www.sthelens.ac.uk

Water Street, St Helens

St. Helens, WA10 1PP

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Water Street, St Helens

St. Helens, WA10 1PP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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