Rainford CofE Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 4–11MixedChurch of England
Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8AJ
Headteacher · Mrs Emma Shawcross
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Key facts
Pupils230Capacity 315
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 28 September 2023
TrustLiverpool Diocesan Schools Trust
Free school meals10%
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 28 September 2023.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through St. Helens council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in St. HelensNearby schools for the same ages
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School0.3 mi
- Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School0.4 mi
- Crawford Village Primary School2.0 mi
- Little Digmoor Primary School2.6 mi
- Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School2.7 mi