St. Helens primary schools deliver strong results across a diverse town with a close-knit community feel. St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, St. Helens, and St Julie's Catholic Primary School lead the area, 95% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally, while 20% achieve the higher standard—more than double the England average of 8%. With 37 schools serving St. Helens, families in Eccleston, Rainford, Sutton, and Windle have extensive choice across well-established and welcoming schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #15 | Ashurst Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #35 | St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #22 | Carr Mill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #29 | Rivington Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #1 | St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #3 | St Julie's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #4 | Eccleston Mere Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #20 | St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #19 | Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #21 | Grange Valley Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #25 | Legh Vale Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #31 | St James' Church of England Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #8 | Eaves Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #17 | Nutgrove Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Protestant | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #7 | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #24 | Allanson Street Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #33 | Broad Oak Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #36 | Merton Bank Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #37 | St Austin's Catholic Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #9 | Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #11 | Rainford CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #13 | Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #27 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #28 | Robins Lane Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #10 | Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #23 | St Theresa's Catholic Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #16 | Willow Tree Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #18 | St Anne's Catholic Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #26 | Sherdley Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #32 | Sutton Oak CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #14 | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #34 | Sutton Manor Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #12 | Thatto Heath Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #5 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #30 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #2 | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, St. Helens | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #6 | Bleak Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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