Best Primary & Secondary Schools in St. Helens 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 80 schools across St. Helens. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

18%

Outstanding rate

62.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

30.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Rainhill Community Nursery Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
🥉	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
4.	Grange Valley Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
5.	Garswood Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
6.	Bleak Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
7.	St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
8.	Launchpad Centre Not applicable	Good	80	View school
9.	Lansbury Bridge School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
10.	Tower College Not applicable	—	80	View school
11.	Eaves Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
12.	St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
13.	Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
14.	St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
15.	Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
16.	Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
17.	Rainford CofE Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
18.	St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
19.	Thatto Heath Community Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
20.	Billinge Chapel End Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in St. Helens?

There are 80 primary & secondary schools in St. Helens, of which 14 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in St. Helens?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in St. Helens is Rainhill Community Nursery. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in St. Helens?

Primary and secondary school applications in St. Helens are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the St. Helens council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in St. Helens?

18% of primary & secondary schools in St. Helens are rated Outstanding and 64% are rated Good. 72.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.