St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
Barton Close, St Helens, WA10 2HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary & St Thomas CofE 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 1st of 37 primary schools in St Helens. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2019, report published 20 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Pupils embody the school's motto of 'believe, achieve and shine.' They refer to the school as a safe place where everyone is welcome. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They treat each other with respect and kindness. These foundations are strongly laid as soon as children enter school in the Nursery class. Children quickly learn to share, take turns and support one another in their play and learning. Pupils' conduct in lessons and at playtime is impeccable. They often exceed the high expectations that the school has for their behaviour, academic achievement and personal development. Relationships between staff and pupils are exceptionally strong. Pupils approach their work with great pride and resilience. They talk confidently about their learning and have a real thirst to learn more every day. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve remarkably well and make strong progress through the highly ambitious curriculum. Pupils benefit from an exciting variety of activities that are deliberately and carefully crafted for them. For example, trips to the opera, farm visits and local museums link expertly to pupils learning. Residential trips to places of significance, such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, help to broaden pupils' horizons.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Rivington Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE THREE SAINTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natalie Parry
- Phone
- 01744734320
- Address
- Barton Close, St Helens, WA10 2HS
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- URN
- 142161
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.