Carr Mill Primary School

A good community school school in St. Helens. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Carr Mill Primary School.

St Helens, WA117PQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 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
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
8 March 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
Kentmere Avenue
Carr Mill
St Helens, WA117PQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134661
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens, WA11 7PQ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
311
Free School Meals
47.7% (148 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 102.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
311 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Stronger together"

Working Together, Shaping Our Future

Head Teacher's Message

Carr Mill Primary is a caring, nurturing community with a team of staff who are committed to ensuring the needs of all children are at the heart of everything the school does. The school provides a stimulating, inclusive curriculum with a varied range of engaging opportunities for children to extend their learning. It aims to give an exceptional start to life in Nursery and Reception, and to prepare pupils to be ready for secondary school after Year 6. The staff are proud of all their children and are dedicated to helping each pupil exceed their potential both academically and as a whole person.

Facilities

Indoor learning environment Outdoor learning environment Sand play Water play Construction area Cosy reading area / calm corner Playdough area Arts and crafts area Painting area Role play area / home corner PSED Area Messy area Sensory room Bike area Staged area for performing Music wall Carpet area for group times

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care includes Breakfast Bistro opening at 8:00, Nursery doors open at 8:30am, main school gates open at 8:40am, morning register at 8:50am, end of morning nursery at 11:30am, afternoon registers at 1:00pm, end of the school day for Reception – Year 6 at 3:00pm, and After School club closes at 5:00pm.

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