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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School

School Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NN

A Good-rated primary school in Prescot where 78% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

281

Ages

5-11

FSM

11.4%

Capacity

300

Ofsted

Good

May 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

89.0%

Writing

86.0%

Maths

83.0%

RWM Combined

78.0%

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About St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Prescot, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 43 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 281 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: School Lane, Prescot, L35 6NN | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School

What is St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 43 responses): 95% of parents would recommend St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School.

What are St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School located?

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Prescot, St. Helens (L35 6NN).

How many pupils attend St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School has around 281 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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