State School
#34 in Best Primary Schools in St. Helens
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Rainhill L35 6NN
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Leaders have taken effective action to ensure that current pupils make good progress in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides interesting opportunities for pupils to develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not have regular opportunities to develop their reasoning skills in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is given a high priority across the school. Pupils’ inference and deduction skills in reading are strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions are provided for any pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful of one another and have responded well to the school’s positive ethos.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive tailored interventions that help to support their progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe in different situations. Bullying is rare and handled effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The designated leaders for child protection ensure all procedures to keep pupils safe are implemented thoroughly.
Parent Feedback: A large majority of parents are supportive of leaders and value the commitment of staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in numerous sporting activities such as fencing, cricket, and dance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is good, and all staff members are proud to work at St Bartholomew’s.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons are planned well to match pupils' interests and capabilities, ensuring good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders regularly check on the quality of teaching across the school.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 282 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.76% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 4 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 10 | 10.58% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 4 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 24 | 8.59% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.54% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2025
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1