- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 277
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.0
Schools in WA11
A postcode district in St Helens
- Postcode district
- 22 schools and nurseries
In short: WA11 is a postcode district in St Helens with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2211 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA11 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA11
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 WA11
11 in WA11, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 217
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.7
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
22 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Top Secondary Schools in WA11
4 in WA11, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
312 first choices, 258 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,646
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
St. Helens, WA11 9BB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
84 first choices, 96 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 549
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
123 first choices, 135 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 791
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Nurseries in WA11
7 in WA11, highest Ofsted grade first
Portico at Moss Bank
St Helens, WA11 7PQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Crank Nursery Limited
St Helens, WA11 7SD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Explorers: Rainford
St. Helens, WA11 8AL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WA11
1 in WA11, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
312 first choices, 258 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,646
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Special Schools in WA11
1 in WA11. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
A.R.T.S. Education
Merseyside, WA11 8HR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 22
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WA11
1 in WA11. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
A.R.T.S. Education
Merseyside, WA11 8HR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 22
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WA11, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good11
- 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 WA11 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA11 has 22 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 WA11
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 WA11
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA11?
WA11 has 22 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 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 WA11?
The highest-ranked schools in WA11 on Eduscope are Grange Valley Primary School, Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School, Rainford High 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 WA11?
There is 1 independent school in WA11, 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 WA11?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in WA11 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.