Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Goodban Street, Sutton, St Helens, WA9 3QDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sutton Oak 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 26th of 37 primary schools in St Helens. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2017, report published 27 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
Pupils are happy and feel safe at this school. They described their school as one big family, because everyone looks after one another. Pupils like that staff take time to talk with them. This makes pupils feel valued and cared for well. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils' achievement. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders ensure that every pupil, regardless of their starting points, accesses a broad and balanced curriculum. Across the school, pupils achieve highly. This includes children in the early years, who learn and develop well. Pupils' attitudes to learning are positive. They are well mannered and kind. Pupils behave well in class and around the school. They try hard to demonstrate the school's values in everything that they do. Pupils thoughtful conduct makes the school a happy and friendly place to be. Any bullying is dealt with quickly by staff and leaders. Leaders promote pupils' wider personal development effectively. They offer pupils a range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils are encouraged to join in with activities outside of school, including singing at community events. Pupils enjoy the range of extra-curricular activities on offer, such as Spanish and art clubs.
What the school should improve
- In one or two subjects, leaders have not finalised their curriculum thinking. This makes it difficult for teachers to know exactly what needs to be taught and in what order. It also prevents some pupils from achieving all that they could. Leaders should finalise their curriculum design in these remaining subjects. This is so teachers know what needs to be taught and what pupils need to know and remember over time.
- A few pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This prevents some pupils from experiencing all that the school has on offer. Leaders should continue to work with parents and other agencies to ensure that all pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
301 pupils on roll, with places for 341
Schools near Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Robins Lane Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Allanson Street Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Eaves Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Iwan Williams
- Phone
- 01744678690
- Address
- Goodban Street, Sutton, St Helens, WA9 3QD
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- URN
- 104791
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.