St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
URN: 104812 • St Helens WA9 5BT
Overview
- Name
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 104812
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne-Louise Friar (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01744678570
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elton Head Road, St Helens WA9 5BT
Summary
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, located in St Helens, is a voluntary aided primary school serving a mixed-gender population of 201 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment, guided by its Catholic mission: "Together, nurtured in God’s love; we grow, achieve and belong." This ethos emphasizes respect, kindness, and the importance of personal growth for each child.
The school offers a rich and diverse curriculum designed to engage students' interests and support their academic and personal development. Staff members work collaboratively with parents and the local parish to create a strong community, ensuring high expectations and a supportive learning atmosphere.
St John Vianney also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, providing various resources related to mental health, safeguarding, and special educational needs. The school encourages active participation from parents through initiatives like the ReachMoreParents app, enhancing communication and involvement in school life.
The school offers a rich and diverse curriculum designed to engage students' interests and support their academic and personal development. Staff members work collaboratively with parents and the local parish to create a strong community, ensuring high expectations and a supportive learning atmosphere.
St John Vianney also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, providing various resources related to mental health, safeguarding, and special educational needs. The school encourages active participation from parents through initiatives like the ReachMoreParents app, enhancing communication and involvement in school life.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- 6 October We will once again be collecting tins and packets for Harvest. Donations can be sent into class ... (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- 16 October School Dinners -World Food Day (calendar)
- 15 October Open Evening for Reception 2026 intake (calendar)
- 16 October PTFA Autumn Disco (calendar)
- 13 October Harvest Mass (calendar)
- View full calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 92
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 23.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 92 | 109 | 210 | 23.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 196 | 90 | 106 | 210 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 198 | 98 | 100 | 210 | 18.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 198 | 98 | 100 | 210 | 18.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 97 | 99 | 210 | 16.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 201 | 108 | 93 | 210 | 14.40 |
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