St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | School Lane Rainhill Prescot Merseyside L35 6NN |
| Phone | 01744678550 |
| Reference Number | 104815 |
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School has effectively maintained the high standards identified during its previous inspection, showcasing a strong commitment to student learning and development. Pupils display a genuine enthusiasm for education and are highly engaged in a supportive and nurturing school environment. The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious, allowing pupils to build knowledge progressively and effectively, while supportive measures for pupils with SEND are commendable and lead to good outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 281 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.53%
Girls: 49.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| 2 | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| 3 | 29 | 16 | 45 |
| 4 | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| 5 | 16 | 21 | 37 |
| 6 | 18 | 18 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display positive attitudes towards learning and demonstrate happiness in school.
- There is a strong focus on reading, with well-delivered phonics sessions helping pupils to become confident readers.
- Pupils demonstrate commendable behaviour, respect, and polite interactions.
- Effective leadership opportunities are provided for pupils, fostering their development.
- The school prioritizes personal development, teaching inclusivity and diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in assessment approaches make it challenging to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 31% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.8 | ||
| Writing | 4.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 18 | 12 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Oakdene Primary Academy
Ashton Avenue, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 0QQ |
0.46 miles |
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Rainhill Community Nursery
Deepdale Drive, Prescot, L35 4NW |
0.66 miles |
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St Ann's Church of England Primary School
View Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 0LQ |
0.85 miles |
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Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Forest Road, Sutton Manor, Forest Road, st Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4AT |
0.91 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Hall Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DW |
1.16 miles |
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Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF |
1.22 miles |
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Cannon Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4XU |
1.36 miles |
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Longton Lane Community Primary School
Longton Lane, Rainhill, St Helens, Merseyside, L35 8PB |
1.44 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5BT |
1.47 miles |
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Lunts Heath Primary School
Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9RJ |
1.65 miles |
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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Pit Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9HS |
1.74 miles |
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St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Lickers Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3SR |
1.76 miles |
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Willow Tree Primary School
Willow Tree Avenue, Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4LZ |
1.79 miles |
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Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Milton Avenue, Whiston, Milton Avenue, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XY |
1.88 miles |
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Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
Govett Road, Nutgrove, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NH |
1.91 miles |
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St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Shaw Lane, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5AT |
1.92 miles |
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Sherdley Primary School
Mill Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4HA |
1.93 miles |
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Heath Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NJ |
1.97 miles |
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Eaves Primary School
Eaves Lane, Marshalls Cross, Eaves Primary School, Eaves Lane, St Helens, Wa9 3ub, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3UB |
2.01 miles |
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Halsnead Primary School
Pennywood Drive, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3TX |
2.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Rainhill High School
Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY |
0.33 miles |
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Tower College
Mill Lane, Prescot, L35 6NE |
0.36 miles |
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Ash Meadow School
Jubits Lane, St Helens, WA9 4RT |
1.27 miles |
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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XG |
1.51 miles |
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The Sutton Academy
Elton Head Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU |
1.59 miles |
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Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TD |
2.28 miles |
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Highfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7DW |
2.34 miles |
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Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU |
2.43 miles |
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Ashley High School
Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HG |
2.56 miles |
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Chesnut Lodge Special School
Green Lane, Ditton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HF |
2.58 miles |
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Carmel College
Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3AG |
2.64 miles |
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The Raise Academy
Naylor Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0BS |
2.99 miles |
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The Prescot School
Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, Liverpool, Merseyside, L34 3NB |
3.02 miles |
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Riverside College Halton
Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QQ |
3.04 miles |
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St Helens College
Water Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PP |
3.19 miles |
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Poppy Field School
18 Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DH |
3.23 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Berrys Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3HE |
3.27 miles |
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Lord Derby Academy
Seel Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG |
3.44 miles |
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De La Salle School
Mill Brow, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4QH |
3.45 miles |
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Lawrence House School
8 Huyton Church Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SJ |
3.52 miles |