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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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