The top, best performing primary schools in St Helens have been ranked based on the latest academic performance data for core subjects.
We’ve analysed the official government data - for the 2022/23 academic year - to reveal the top Sefton primary schools, with the highest reading, writing and maths scores achieved at the end of Key Stage Two.
The overall score takes into consideration the average marks and the percentage of pupils achieving at a higher standard and the overall percentage of pupils at the schools achieving their ‘expected standard’.
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Pupils are meeting the ‘expected standard’ if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.
Let's take a look at the 16 top St Helens schools based on academic performance. Did your child’s school make the list? (Please note, the schools listed come under the St Helens local authority).
13. St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Rainford
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, located on School Lane, has 76% of pupils meeting the expected standard. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
14. Grange Valley Primary School, St Helens
Grange Valley Primary School, located on Heyes Avenue, has 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard. | Adobe stock for illustrative purposes only Photo: Adobe stock for illustrative purposes only
15. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, St Helens
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, located on Devon Street, has 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
16. Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Parish Church of England Primary School, located on Charles Street, has 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View