Compare Bleak Hill Primary School and Garswood Primary and Nursery School and St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Bleak Hill Primary School (Primary) in St Helens; Garswood Primary and Nursery School (Primary) in Wigan; St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School (Primary) in St Helens — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bleak Hill Primary School, Garswood Primary and Nursery School and St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around St Helens, Merseyside and Wigan, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bleak Hill Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Bleak Hill Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–40–45%; all within the The Three Saints Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Bleak Hill Primary School WA10 6HG	Garswood Primary and Nursery School WN4 0SF	St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School WA10 2HS
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	St Helens Merseyside WA10 6HG	Wigan Lancashire WN4 0SF	St Helens Merseyside WA10 2HS
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Jun 2024	1 12 Sep 2017	1 20 Mar 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	585	315	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	St. Helens (342)	St. Helens (342)	The Three Saints Academy Trust
Website	www.bleakhill.st-helens.sch.uk	www.garswoodprimary.co.uk	www.sm-st.co.uk
Telephone	01744678190	01744678290	01744734320
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bleak Hill Primary School

WA10 6HG

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 6HG
Ofsted: 1 11 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: St. Helens (342)
Website: www.bleakhill.st-helens.sch.uk
Telephone: 01744678190

Garswood Primary and Nursery School

WN4 0SF

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Wigan
Lancashire
WN4 0SF
Ofsted: 1 12 Sep 2017
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: St. Helens (342)
Website: www.garswoodprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01744678290

St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School

WA10 2HS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 2HS
Ofsted: 1 20 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Three Saints Academy Trust
Website: www.sm-st.co.uk
Telephone: 01744734320

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.