How many pupils attend St Helen's Church of England Primary School?

St Helen's Church of England Primary School has 131 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Helen's Church of England Primary School take?

St Helen's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Helen's Church of England Primary School located?

St Helen's Church of England Primary School is located in Warrington, WA3 6JS, Warrington.

How do I apply to St Helen's Church of England Primary School?

St Helen's Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Helen's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Helen's Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Helen's Church of England Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at St Helen's Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?

When St Helen's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked Af — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. As this is a legal requirement, it automatically appears as the first of the school's oversubscription criteria. A “Looked After Child” (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A "Previously Looked After Child" (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church — Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements ‘regular’ means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. Attendance at public worship in any other Christian church. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'other Christian church' means a church which is Designated under the Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018, nationally by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, or locally by the diocesan bishop, or which is a member of Churches Together in England or affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance or a Partner Church of Affinity. The list of nationally Designated churches can be found at https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019- 04/list_of_designated_churches_3_o ct_18.pdf. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church or, in relation to those of other faiths, relevant place of worship, has been closed for public Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 86 worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will…; 3. Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application — Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. ‘Sibling’ means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, a step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St Helen's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Helen's Church of England Primary School: Catchment 2026

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places are decided at St Helen's Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked Af — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. As this is a legal requirement, it automatically appears as the first of the school's oversubscription criteria. A “Looked After Child” (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A "Previously Looked After Child" (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church — Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements ‘regular’ means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. Attendance at public worship in any other Christian church. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'other Christian church' means a church which is Designated under the Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018, nationally by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, or locally by the diocesan bishop, or which is a member of Churches Together in England or affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance or a Partner Church of Affinity. The list of nationally Designated churches can be found at https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019- 04/list_of_designated_churches_3_o ct_18.pdf. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church or, in relation to those of other faiths, relevant place of worship, has been closed for public Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 86 worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will…
3Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application — Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. ‘Sibling’ means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, a step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school.
4Social and Medical need Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children — Social and Medical need Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children (or in cases a close relative of the child) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other. Supporting evidence in the form of a letter from a doctor or social worker or other relevant qualified, independent professional, would be required. Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school’s legal obligations and does not guarantee that a child will be given priority as each decision will be made on the merits of the individual case.
5Distance from school Proximity to the school with those living closest to the school having priority calculated by — Distance from school Proximity to the school with those living closest to the school having priority calculated by: Distance will be measured as a direct line. The child’s home address will be determined by: Where a child lives with parents with shared responsibility the child’s address given on the online application form should be the address of the parent who is in receipt of the child benefit and/or child tax credit. Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 87

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Warrington Borough Council's "Primary Schools Brochure 2027-28". The brochure states this is an extract from the school's own admission arrangements.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Helen's Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: St Helen's Church of England Primary School has 131 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Helen's Church of England Primary School take?: St Helen's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Helen's Church of England Primary School located?: St Helen's Church of England Primary School is located in Warrington, WA3 6JS, Warrington.
How do I apply to St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: St Helen's Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Helen's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Helen's Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at St Helen's Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: When St Helen's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked Af — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. As this is a legal requirement, it automatically appears as the first of the school's oversubscription criteria. A “Looked After Child” (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A "Previously Looked After Child" (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church — Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements ‘regular’ means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. Attendance at public worship in any other Christian church. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'other Christian church' means a church which is Designated under the Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018, nationally by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, or locally by the diocesan bishop, or which is a member of Churches Together in England or affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance or a Partner Church of Affinity. The list of nationally Designated churches can be found at https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019- 04/list_of_designated_churches_3_o ct_18.pdf. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church or, in relation to those of other faiths, relevant place of worship, has been closed for public Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 86 worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will…; 3. Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application — Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. ‘Sibling’ means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, a step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St Helen's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Helen's Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked Af — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. As this is a legal requirement, it automatically appears as the first of the school's oversubscription criteria. A “Looked After Child” (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A "Previously Looked After Child" (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church — Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements ‘regular’ means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. Attendance at public worship in any other Christian church. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'other Christian church' means a church which is Designated under the Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018, nationally by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, or locally by the diocesan bishop, or which is a member of Churches Together in England or affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance or a Partner Church of Affinity. The list of nationally Designated churches can be found at https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019- 04/list_of_designated_churches_3_o ct_18.pdf. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church or, in relation to those of other faiths, relevant place of worship, has been closed for public Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 86 worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will…
3Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application — Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. ‘Sibling’ means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, a step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school.
4Social and Medical need Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children — Social and Medical need Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children (or in cases a close relative of the child) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other. Supporting evidence in the form of a letter from a doctor or social worker or other relevant qualified, independent professional, would be required. Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school’s legal obligations and does not guarantee that a child will be given priority as each decision will be made on the merits of the individual case.
5Distance from school Proximity to the school with those living closest to the school having priority calculated by — Distance from school Proximity to the school with those living closest to the school having priority calculated by: Distance will be measured as a direct line. The child’s home address will be determined by: Where a child lives with parents with shared responsibility the child’s address given on the online application form should be the address of the parent who is in receipt of the child benefit and/or child tax credit. Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 87

St Helen's Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: St Helen's Church of England Primary School has 131 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Helen's Church of England Primary School take?: St Helen's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Helen's Church of England Primary School located?: St Helen's Church of England Primary School is located in Warrington, WA3 6JS, Warrington.
How do I apply to St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: St Helen's Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Helen's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Helen's Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at St Helen's Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: When St Helen's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked Af — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. As this is a legal requirement, it automatically appears as the first of the school's oversubscription criteria. A “Looked After Child” (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A "Previously Looked After Child" (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church — Faith based Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements ‘regular’ means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. Attendance at public worship in any other Christian church. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'other Christian church' means a church which is Designated under the Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018, nationally by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, or locally by the diocesan bishop, or which is a member of Churches Together in England or affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance or a Partner Church of Affinity. The list of nationally Designated churches can be found at https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019- 04/list_of_designated_churches_3_o ct_18.pdf. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church or, in relation to those of other faiths, relevant place of worship, has been closed for public Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 86 worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will…; 3. Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application — Siblings Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. ‘Sibling’ means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, a step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St Helen's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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