Rainford CofE Primary School

URN: 104790 • St Helens WA11 8AJ

Overview

Name
Rainford CofE Primary School
URN
104790
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anya Richardson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Cross Pit Lane, St Helens WA11 8AJ

Summary

Rainford CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in St Helens, serving a mixed-gender population of 266 students. As part of the Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust, the school integrates Christian values into its ethos, promoting a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. The school’s vision, "Learning and Growing Together to Achieve our Best in the Love of God," reflects its commitment to fostering a supportive community that values each child's unique potential.

The curriculum at Rainford CE Primary is designed to be inclusive and engaging, centred around the GROW framework, which aims to provide high-quality learning experiences. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, educational visits, and residential trips to enhance students' learning outside the classroom.

With a strong emphasis on core values such as love, joy, and perseverance, Rainford CE Primary School strives to prepare students for future challenges while instilling a lifelong love of learning. The school community actively collaborates with families and the local church to create a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Key details

LA
St. Helens
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
266
Boys
127
Girls
139
FSM %
10.50
Open date
Close date
2021-02-28
Last Ofsted
2017-06-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 266 127 139 315 10.50
2024-09-11 266 127 139 315 10.50
2023-09-11 266 127 139 315 10.50
2022-09-11 266 127 139 315 10.50
2021-09-11 266 127 139 315 10.50
2020-09-11 271 121 150 315 8.50

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