Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Old Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a primary school in St Helens for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 76 schools in St. Helens. It ranks 35th of 37 primary schools in St Helens. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 February 2014, report published 12 March 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

27 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths37%

37%, 25 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

127 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals10.2%

10.2%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.8%

0.8%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.5%

20.5%, 5.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan10.2%

10.2%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
Rainford CofE Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Crawford Village Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	92% met the expected standard
Little Digmoor Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	32% met the expected standard
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Greg Hale
Phone: 01744678102
Website: corpuschristirainford.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Old Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8JF
Local authority: St. Helens
URN: 104814

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.