St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lyn Rawlinson, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1508th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 47 in St. Helens.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 27 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, St Thomas of Canterbury 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rainford Road, St Helens, St. Helens, WA10 6BX |
| Headteacher | Lyn Rawlinson |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 210 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1508th of 13,686
Nationally
187th of 2,065
In North West
3rd of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
80%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rainford Road, St Helens
St. Helens, WA10 6BX
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