Sutton Oak CofE Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in St. Helens. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sutton Oak CofE Primary School.

St Helens, WA93QD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
31 October 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Goodban Street
Sutton
St Helens, WA93QD
Phone
1744678690
Website
suttonoak.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104791
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Goodban Street, Sutton, St Helens, WA9 3QD
Website
www.suttonoak.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
341 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
288
Free School Meals
50.8% (146 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Reading Score:
100.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 100.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
288 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, achieve and grow together in Christ."

Friendship Compassion Forgiveness Respect Truthfulness Trust Perseverance Thankfulness

Church of England primary school with Christian ethos and values-based education.

Facilities

God's Garden (outdoor reflection space) with benches, plants and a wooden cross Worship Areas in each classroom (a cross, child-friendly versions of the Bible and prayers) Dedicated Worship Area in each classroom Worship spaces in the infant and junior halls used for collective worship

Curriculum Highlights

Rich curriculum centered on Christian values with God’s love at the centre.

SEND Provision

SEND information includes a SENDCO (Mrs McGovern) and a Deputy SENDCO (Mrs Devereux); uses the St Helens Local Offer; has a SEND Information Report and SEND Policy; contact details for SEND staff are provided.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are part of a coordinated system managed by St Helens Council. Nursery places are available after the third birthday; Reception usually in September after the fourth birthday. The closing date for January 2026 and April 2026 places was 22 July 2025, with decision letters on 23 September 2025. Late applications should be submitted to the Local Authority. A Waiting List system is used; Nursery places do not guarantee Reception places.

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