Schools in St. Helens
A small town in northwest Merseyside, St. Helens comprises several distinct neighbourhoods that serve families actively seeking local education options. Haydock and Blackbrook rank among the most sought-after pockets for primary school catchments. Eccleston extends further residential choice. Rail services provide direct connectivity to Manchester and the surrounding northwest region.
1
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schools
3
Secondary
schools
Area Performance
St. Helens schools rank in the top 72% of England
Across 3 secondary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 6.63/10, -0.76 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
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Distribution across all St. Helens schools
St. Helens vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 72%
Across all ranked St. Helens schools
Secondary schools: 3 schools (state + independent)
top 72% of 3,862
top 72% of 3,862
1 Primary School
2026
St. Helens
Top 2 Secondary Schools
2026
St. Helens
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School profiles in St. Helens
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