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St. Helens schools collage

2025 Best Primary Schools in St. Helens Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across St. Helens. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in St. Helens

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State · Primary
#1ST. HELENS
#968England

St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School

Barton Close, St. Helens, WA10 2HS
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
235 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School29 offers / 79 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#2ST. HELENS
#1,046England

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, St. Helens

Rainford Road, Windle, St. Helens, WA10 6BX
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
207 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School27 offers / 73 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#3ST. HELENS
#1,612England

St Julie's Catholic Primary School

Brooklands Road, Eccleston, St. Helens, WA10 5HG
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
235 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School24 offers / 73 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4ST. HELENS
#1,837England

Eccleston Mere Primary School

Saleswood Avenue, Eccleston, St. Helens, WA10 5NX
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
400 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School48 offers / 120 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#5ST. HELENS
#1,854England

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Devon Street, St. Helens, WA10 4HX
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
178 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School11 offers / 38 applications
Subscription: 3.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6ST. HELENS
#3,661England

Bleak Hill Primary School

Hamilton Road, Windle, St. Helens, WA10 6HG
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
550 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School89 offers / 167 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7ST. HELENS
#3,750England

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Brunswick Street, Parr, St. Helens, WA9 2JE
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
214 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School27 offers / 50 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#8ST. HELENS
#3,782England

Eaves Primary School

Eaves Lane, Marshalls Cross, St. Helens, WA9 3UB
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
236 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School29 offers / 93 applications
Subscription: 3.2xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#9ST. HELENS
#3,861England

Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Rivington Road, St. Helens, WA10 4NQ
St Helens council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
395 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England & Protestant
Application Demand
Primary School42 offers / 74 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Primary Schools in St. Helens

Interactive map showing primary and all-through schools in St. Helens. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in St. Helens

Ashurst is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Ashurst Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ashurst Primary School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Blackbrook is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#35St. Mary's Catholic Primary BlackbrookStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook#35
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Carr Mill is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Carr Mill Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Carr Mill Primary School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Dentons Green is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29Rivington Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Rivington Primary School#29
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Eccleston is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#3St Julie's Catholic Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#4Eccleston Mere Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Julie's Catholic Primary School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Eccleston Mere Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Haresfinch is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, St. Helens#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Haydock is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Haydock English Martyrs' Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#21Grange Valley Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#25Legh Vale Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#31St James' Church of England Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Grange Valley Primary School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Legh Vale Primary School#25
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St James' Church of England Primary School, St. Helens#31
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Marshalls Cross is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Eaves Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Eaves Primary School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Nutgrove is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Nutgrove Methodist Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedProtestantOutstanding
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Outstanding

Parr is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#24Allanson Street Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#33Broad Oak Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#36Merton Bank Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#37St Austin's Catholic Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Allanson Street Primary School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Broad Oak Community Primary School#33
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Merton Bank Primary School#36
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
St Austin's Catholic Primary School, St. Helens#37
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Queen's Park is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of England & ProtestantGood
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England & Protestant
Ofsted: Good

Rainford is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Rainford CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#13Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#27Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Rainford CofE Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St. Helens#27
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Robins Lane is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#28Robins Lane Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Robins Lane Community Primary School#28
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

St Helens Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Parish Church of England Primary School, St HelensStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#23St Theresa's Catholic Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School, St. Helens#23
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Sutton is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Willow Tree Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#18St Anne's Catholic Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#26Sherdley Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#32Sutton Oak CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Willow Tree Primary School, St. Helens#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, St. Helens#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Sherdley Primary School#26
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School#32
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Sutton Heath is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, St. Helens#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Sutton Manor is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#34Sutton Manor Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sutton Manor Community Primary School#34
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Thatto Heath is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Thatto Heath Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Thatto Heath Community Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon StreetStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#30Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St. Helens#30
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Windle is a popular residential pocket within the St. Helens area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St. Helens and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, St. HelensStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#6Bleak Hill Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, St. Helens#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Bleak Hill Primary School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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