Is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 21st of 53 primary schools in St Helens. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 37% of pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Corpus Christi Catholic 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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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Old Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8JF

Local ranking21st of 53 primary schools in St Helens

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 37.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 56.0%
Writing (Expected): 44.0%
Maths (Expected): 52.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 41.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 98.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 144
Boys: 62 (49%)
Girls: 65 (51%)
Capacity: 210 (60% full)
SEND: 22.9%
FSM Eligible: 17.6%
EAL: 1.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.3%
SEN Support: 16.7%

Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,210/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.8%
Asian Other: 2.8%
White Traveller: 1.4%
White Irish: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed Other: 0.7%

93.8%

White British

2.8%

Asian Other

1.4%

White Traveller

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01744678102

corpuschristi@sthelens.org.uk

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Old Lane

St Helens, North West

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Administrative

URN: 104814
UKPRN: 10074989
Establishment No.: 3451

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