- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in WA10
A postcode district in St Helens
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: WA10 is a postcode district in St Helens with 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3010 primary · 4 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA10 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA10
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in WA10
10 in WA10, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
92 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 608
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 230
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.3
Top Secondary Schools in WA10
4 in WA10, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
234 first choices, 228 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,180
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results below the England average.
213 first choices, 243 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 1,514
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in WA10
16 in WA10, highest Ofsted grade first
St Mark's Pre-School
St. Helens, WA10 2TZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Beacon Nursery
St. Helens, WA10 1TF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blossom Tree Pre School Limited
St. Helens, WA10 4HX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WA10
1 in WA10, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results below the England average.
213 first choices, 243 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 1,514
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Special Schools in WA10
1 in WA10. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
This Is My Education - TIME
St Helens, WA10 1UD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WA10
1 in WA10. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
This Is My Education - TIME
St Helens, WA10 1UD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WA10, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good15
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every WA10 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA10 has 30 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in WA10
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WA10
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA10?
WA10 has 30 schools, including 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WA10?
The highest-ranked schools in WA10 on Eduscope are St Julie's Catholic Primary School, Bleak Hill Primary School, St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in WA10?
There is 1 independent school in WA10, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in WA10?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in WA10 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.