St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
87%
Capacity
209
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
St Theresa'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 209 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 239 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Theresa's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Johnson, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7758th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 47 in St. Helens.
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 21 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics, as well as clubs including Art Club, Choir, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, St Theresa'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 | Cannon Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA9 4XU |
| Headteacher | S Johnson |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.6% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 239 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7758th of 13,686
Nationally
1103rd of 2,065
In North West
23rd of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
60%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
29
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Cannon Street, St Helens
St. Helens, WA9 4XU
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