PrimaryData as of May 2026

Rainford CofE Primary School

Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8AJ

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Church of England

Pupils

239

Ages

4-11

FSM

11.1%

Capacity

315

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

70.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

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About Rainford CofE Primary School

Rainford CofE Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 239 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Cross Pit Lane, St Helens, WA11 8AJ | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rainford CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2023 — School remains Good
May 2012 — Good (predecessor: Rainford CofE Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rainford CofE Primary School

What is Rainford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rainford CofE Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Rainford CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

Rainford CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Rainford CofE Primary School located?

Rainford CofE Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens (WA11 8AJ).

How many pupils attend Rainford CofE Primary School?

Rainford CofE Primary School has around 239 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Rainford CofE Primary School with other schools?

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