Is Grange Valley Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 2 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 10th of 53 primary schools in St Helens. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Grange Valley Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Grange Valley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Grange Valley Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Grange Valley Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Grange Valley Primary School

Heyes Avenue, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0XQ

Local ranking10th of 53 primary schools in St Helens

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

290

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 18.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 282
Boys: 142 (51%)
Girls: 135 (49%)
Capacity: 290 (96% full)
SEND: 16.0%
FSM Eligible: 18.9%
EAL: 6.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 12.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,719/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.6%
Asian Other: 2.9%
White Other: 2.1%
Black African: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
White Traveller: 0.7%
Mixed Other: 0.7%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.4%

88.6%

White British

2.9%

Asian Other

2.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01744678300

headteacher.grangevalley@sthelens.org.uk

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Heyes Avenue

St Helens, North West

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Administrative

URN: 104774
UKPRN: 10073116
Establishment No.: 2053

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