Rainford CofE Primary School
URN: 148365 • St Helens WA11 8AJ
Overview
- Name
- Rainford CofE Primary School
- URN
- 148365
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Shawcross (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01744883281
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cross Pit Lane, St Helens WA11 8AJ
Summary
Rainford CofE Primary School is a mixed academy located in St Helens, serving 239 pupils with a capacity of 315. As a church school, it is guided by Christian values, fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. The school is part of the Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust, promoting inclusivity and collaboration among schools.
The school's GROW curriculum focuses on high-quality learning experiences, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning in students. Rainford CE Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities, educational visits, and residential opportunities, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school community is built on values such as love, joy, peace, and forgiveness, which are integrated into daily life.
Parents and visitors are encouraged to experience the school firsthand, as the welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff play a crucial role in supporting each child's individual learning journey. Rainford CE Primary School strives to prepare children for future challenges while valuing their unique qualities and potential.
The school's GROW curriculum focuses on high-quality learning experiences, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning in students. Rainford CE Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities, educational visits, and residential opportunities, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school community is built on values such as love, joy, peace, and forgiveness, which are integrated into daily life.
Parents and visitors are encouraged to experience the school firsthand, as the welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff play a crucial role in supporting each child's individual learning journey. Rainford CE Primary School strives to prepare children for future challenges while valuing their unique qualities and potential.
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- Governors (governance)
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- Record of Past Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus 2025/2026 (other)
- Term Dates and School Day Hours (other)
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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
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 11.10
- Open date
- 2021-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 128 | 111 | 315 | 11.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 247 | 133 | 114 | 315 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 250 | 125 | 125 | 300 | 12.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 250 | 125 | 125 | 300 | 12.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 300 |
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