St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
87%
Capacity
400
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
St. Mary's Blackbrook 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 400 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kevin Robinson, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12861st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 47 in St. Helens.
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 39 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, St. Mary's Blackbrook 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 | Chain Lane, St Helens, St. Helens, WA11 9QY |
| Headteacher | Kevin Robinson |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 400 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.4% |
| School Capacity | 400 / 460 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12861st of 13,686
Nationally
1919th of 2,065
In North West
45th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
37%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chain Lane, St Helens
St. Helens, WA11 9QY
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