Allanson Street Primary School
Gaskell Street, Parr, St Helens, Parr, WA9 1PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Allanson Street Primary School is a primary school in Parr for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 76 schools in St. Helens. It ranks 32nd of 52 primary schools in St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2019, report published 29 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
At this school, pupils 'belong, believe, aspire and achieve'. They receive a warm welcome each day from staff. Staff encourage pupils to be the best that they can be. More and more, pupils are empowered to believe in themselves and to be resilient. The school has designed an exciting and ambitious curriculum which ensures that pupils learn successfully across a range of subjects. Pupils are happy to attend school each day. They are adamant that there are 'no outsiders' and that everyone is welcome. Children in the early years get off to a strong start. They learn how to play well together, take turns and share. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They display keen attitudes to learning and try their best. Pupils are proud of their school. The school's provision for pupils' wider development is a real strength. They benefit from a myriad of carefully chosen experiences such as visits to museums, art galleries and parks. Furthermore, the school organises annual public speaking opportunities for each pupil, which develop their confidence. The school's 'steps to success' programme rewards pupils for participating in a range of clubs or for being active within the community. For instance by joining 'thriller' dance club or singing for elderly people.
What the school should improve
- At times, the phonics programme is not delivered consistently. This means that a minority of pupils do not secure their phonics knowledge as effectively and quickly as they could. The school should ensure that it supports staff to develop the confidence and expertise to deliver the phonics programme as intended.
- At times, the school does not focus on helping pupils to recall the most important knowledge that they have learned. As a result, some pupils are less confident in recalling learning over time. The school should ensure that teachers plan regular opportunities for pupils to recap and recall previous learning, so that pupils build a secure understanding across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
454 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Allanson Street Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Bank Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 28% met the expected standard |
| Robins Lane Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynsey Dingsdale
- Phone
- 01744678144
- Address
- Gaskell Street, Parr, St Helens, Parr, WA9 1PL
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- URN
- 104758
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.