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.

St. Helens has 80 primary & secondary schools, of which 14 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 50 rated Good — 80% of primary & secondary schools in St. Helens are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Rainhill Community Nursery currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in St. Helens follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

80
Total schools
14
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 63% 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.