Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School

URN: 104780 • St Helens WA11 8JX

Overview

Name
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School
URN
104780
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Phil Reece (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Rufford Road, St Helens WA11 8JX

Summary

Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School is a mixed primary school located in Rainford, St Helens, accommodating 209 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school serves children aged 3 to 11, beginning with a pre-school group known as Tadpoles. As a one-form entry school, it maintains a maximum of 30 children per year group, ensuring a focused learning environment.

The school's ethos is centred around fostering "MAGIC" children—Motivated, Aspirational, Growing in Independence and Confidence. This philosophy is integrated into all aspects of school life, supported by a robust Behaviour for Learning policy. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and achieve their potential, as noted in the latest Ofsted report, which highlighted the school's welcoming atmosphere and high expectations for all students.

Rainford Brook Lodge is an active member of the local community, participating in village events and maintaining strong links with the local church. The school is part of the Everyone Matters Schools Trust, collaborating closely with Rainford High School to ensure a smooth transition for students moving to secondary education.

Key details

LA
St. Helens
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
209
Boys
124
Girls
85
FSM %
10.00
Open date
Close date
2023-10-31
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 209 124 85 210 10.00
2024-09-11 209 124 85 210 10.00
2023-09-11 206 113 93 210 8.70
2022-09-11 206 113 93 210 8.70
2021-09-11 205 109 96 210 6.80
2020-09-11 202 103 99 210 7.40

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