Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Forest Road, Sutton Manor, Forest Road, St Helens, WA9 4ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sutton Manor Community Primary School is a primary school in St Helens for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 76 schools in St. Helens. It ranks 31st of 37 primary schools in St Helens. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 29 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Pupils are happy at Sutton Manor. They enjoy coming to school. Pupils told inspectors that they feel safe. They know that they can go to a trusted adult if they have any worries. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievements. Pupils, and children in the early years, are polite and well behaved. They get on well with their learning during lessons and they achieve well. Pupils demonstrate a mature attitude to diversity. They believe that everyone should be treated with respect, regardless of any differences. Staff always deal with any rare incidents of bullying or unkindness promptly. Pupils enjoy a wide range of after-school sporting activities. They also benefit from trips and visits, which have included art galleries, museums and a visit to the local church. Pupils are encouraged to be school council members. School leaders listen to pupils' ideas about how to make their school even better. The reading ambassadors enjoy helping the younger children to read. Pupils are keen to support those within their community. They enjoyed singing in the school choir at the local residential home and hosting a hotpot supper for local residents.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified the essential knowledge that they want pupils to know and remember. This means that pupils struggle to recall what they have learned. Leaders should ensure that teachers know what knowledge pupils should gain and when this subject content should be taught.
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not address pupils' misconceptions quickly enough. This leads to pupils making mistakes. This hinders their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers are well equipped to spot and tackle misconceptions so that pupils do not acquire gaps in their knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Sutton Manor Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Willow Tree Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Sherdley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Marlow
- Phone
- 01744678700
- Address
- Forest Road, Sutton Manor, Forest Road, St Helens, WA9 4AT
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- URN
- 104764
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.