St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
76%
Capacity
177
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 177 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Birchall, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 54 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Victoria Road, St Helens, St. Helens, WA12 9RX |
| Headteacher | Samantha Birchall |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 232 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 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
Victoria Road, St Helens
St. Helens, WA12 9RX
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