Sutton Manor Community Primary School
107%
Capacity
225
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Sutton Manor Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sutton Manor Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Marlow, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9292nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 47 in St. Helens.
Sutton Manor Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 13 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sutton Manor Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Gymnastics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Sutton Manor Community 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Forest Road, st Helens, St. Helens, WA9 4AT |
| Headteacher | Andrew Marlow |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.8% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9292nd of 13,686
Nationally
1336th of 2,065
In North West
31st of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
35%
'23/24
55%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Forest Road, st Helens
St. Helens, WA9 4AT
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